Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We analyzed 10 of the best chocolate chip cookie recipes in the world… then averaged every ingredient to create one “perfectly average” formula.

The result? Chewy centers, crisp edges, balanced sweetness, and chocolate in every bite.

This is what happens when baking becomes engineering.

INGREDIENTS
200g cake flour
200g bread flour
287g unsalted butter
213g sugar
213g brown sugar
2 eggs
11g vanilla
5g baking soda
5g salt
436g chocolate chips

METHOD
Mix → portion → chill → bake
350°F / 177°C (convection) or 375°F / 191°C
12–16 minutes

Full recipe and breakdown: chefsteps.com/activities/the-ultimate-guide-to-chocolate-chip-cookies-when-average-equals-amazing