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When premium chocolate meets classic baking, magic happens. Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookie recipe transforms an everyday treat into a gourmet experience, elevating the humble chocolate chip cookie with rich, high-quality chocolate and professional baking techniques.

Why This Recipe Works

Premium Chocolate: Ghirardelli chocolate ensures rich, complex flavor
Professional Technique: Precise mixing method creates perfect texture
Versatile Recipe: Adaptable for different chocolate preferences
Bakery-Quality Results: Restaurant-level cookies at home

Recipe Details

Category	Information
Prep Time	15 minutes
Chill Time	Optional (30-60 minutes)
Cook Time	10-12 minutes
Total Time	30 minutes
Servings	24 cookies
Skill Level	Intermediate

Ingredients for Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookie

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
All-purpose flour	2¼ cups (280g)	Spoon and level
Baking soda	1 teaspoon	Fresh
Salt	½ of teaspoon	Fine sea salt
Unsalted butter	1 cup 230g	Room temperature
Granulated sugar	¾ cup 150g
Brown sugar	¾ cup (165g)	Firmly packed
Large eggs	2	Room temperature
Vanilla extract	2 teaspoons	High-quality pure vanilla
Ghirardelli chocolate chips	2 cups (340g)	Mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate
Chopped nuts (optional)	1 cup (120g)	Toasted walnuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

Allow butter and eggs to reach room temperature before using.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line baking sheets with parchment paper

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt
Set aside in medium bowl
Ensures even leavening

3. Cream Butter and Sugars

Beat butter until creamy
Add sugars gradually
Mix 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy
Scrape bowl sides regularly

4. Add Wet Ingredients

Add eggs one at a time
Beat well after each addition
Mix in vanilla extract

5. Combine Mixtures

Gradually add dry ingredients
Mix on low speed
Stop when just combined
Avoid overmixing

6. Add Chocolate

Fold in Ghirardelli chocolate chips
Add nuts if using
Distribute evenly

7. Bake

Use #40 cookie scoop
Space 2 inches apart
Bake 10-12 minutes
Edges golden, centers soft

Expert Tips & Variations

Chocolate Selection

Use mix of Ghirardelli semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips
Try dark chocolate for intense flavor
Chop bars for varied chocolate pieces

Texture Modifications

Chewy Cookies

Replace ¼ cup granulated sugar with corn syrup
Use melted butter
Slightly underbake

Crispy Cookies

Use all granulated sugar
Flatten cookies before baking
Bake 2 minutes longer

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems

Cookies Spread Too Much

Butter too soft
Warm kitchen
Solution: Chill dough 30 minutes

Cookies Too Hard

Overbaked
Too much flour
Solution: Remove from oven when edges golden

Uneven Baking

Oven hot spots
Inconsistent dough size
Solution: Rotate pan, use cookie scoop

Storage Tips

Method	Duration	Notes
At Room Temp	Lasts up to 5 days	Stored in an airtight container
In the refrigerator	Keeps fresh for 2 weeks	When stored in a sealed container
Freezer (baked)	3 months	Wrap individually
Freezer (dough)	6 months	Pre-portion

Key Baking Success Tips

Use room temperature ingredients
Don’t overmix
Use high-quality chocolate
Check oven temperature
Let cookies rest on pan 5 minutes

Why Ghirardelli Makes a Difference

Ghirardelli’s chocolate chips aren’t just an ingredient – they’re the star. Made from premium cocoa beans with a rich, complex flavor profile, these chips transform an ordinary cookie into a gourmet experience. The higher cocoa butter content means more luxurious melting and deeper chocolate taste.

Resources:

Taste of Home – A straightforward and reliable recipe, perfect for achieving that classic chewy center with crisp edges. Learn more hereTaste of Home.
Cookies for Days – Offers a detailed breakdown of the dough-making process, including tips on achieving the ideal texture and spreading. Explore the full recipeCookies For Days.
Love From The Oven – Focuses on the importance of chilling dough for thicker, chewier cookies, with an option to bake larger cookies. Find the recipe hereLove From The Oven.