Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The best chocolate chip cookies are studies in contrasting textures: crispy, crunchy, chewy, soft, and gooey all at the same time, in every bite. How do you get there? Easy, just use a little math.
We gathered the 10 best chocolate chip recipes out there, broke down their ingredient lists into baker’s percentages, and compared their techniques and methods. Then we got out a calculator and averaged out all the ingredients for our ingredient list, and we dialed in our methods with a bunch of testing. The result? The Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie, aka the best chocolate chip cookie we’ve ever had.
In this video, Grant Crilly shows you how to make it, and he shows you a hack for speeding up the mixing process without sacrificing the final quality.
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Recipes:
The Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie: chefsteps.com/activities/the-ultimate-guide-to-chocolate-chip-cookies-when-average-equals-amazing
Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Parametric Analysis: chefsteps.com/activities/the-ultimate-guide-to-chocolate-chip-cookies-when-average-equals-amazing
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Buy a Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro: chefsteps.com/en-us/product/bov950?sku=BOV950BST1BUS1
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The best chocolate chip cookies are studies in contrasting textures: crispy, crunchy, chewy, soft, and gooey all at the same time, in every bite. How do you get there? Easy, just use a little math.
We gathered the 10 best chocolate chip recipes out there, broke down their ingredient lists into baker’s percentages, and compared their techniques and methods. Then we got out a calculator and averaged out all the ingredients for our ingredient list, and we dialed in our methods with a bunch of testing. The result? The Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie, aka the best chocolate chip cookie we’ve ever had.
In this video, Grant Crilly shows you how to make it, and he shows you a hack for speeding up the mixing process without sacrificing the final quality.
Sign up for a Studio Pass subscription for full access to 1,200-plus recipes developed by expert chefs, plus hundreds of guides, tips, and tricks to help you cook smarter: chefsteps.com/studiopass
Recipes:
The Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie: chefsteps.com/activities/the-ultimate-guide-to-chocolate-chip-cookies-when-average-equals-amazing
Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Parametric Analysis: chefsteps.com/activities/the-ultimate-guide-to-chocolate-chip-cookies-when-average-equals-amazing
Equipment:
Buy the Bakery Chef™: chefsteps.com/en-us/product/bem825?sku=BEM825SST1BUS1
Buy a Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro: chefsteps.com/en-us/product/bov950?sku=BOV950BST1BUS1
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ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,200 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: chefsteps.com
