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chocolate chip cookies are a highly personal thing, and what I’m not here to do is tell you that my ideal version is better than any others. Personally, I gravitate towards cookies that are made with browned butter, lots of salt, and feature crispy edges with a chewy center—but I know that for some people, a cakey, soft cookie, or even a nutty, whole-wheat iteration, is the ultimate goal. To recognize—and celebrate—the many forms that chocolate chip cookies can take, we’ve gathered 11 of our favorite versions, with each one suiting a different preference, baking style, or dietary need.

Five Two Kitchen Utensil Collection
$20–$99
$14.99–$99
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Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baking Sheets
$24–$34
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French Ceramic Mixing Bowls
$40–$165
$32.99–$165
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1. For the Purist
If you want classic chocolate chip cookies (and you want them right now), reach for this Genius recipe from Tara O’Brady. There’s no rest or chilling time required, no unexpected mix-ins or techniques—just the best version of a simple, streamlined cookie.