While I'd say the humble chocolate chip cookie is one of life's simplest pleasures, that doesn't mean it's easy to perfect. But since Christmas is, naturally, the best time to host a cookie exchange party, I've spent weeks hunting for the very best recipe, and I think I've finally found a winner: Martha Stewart's cakey chocolate chip cookies.
Now, if you're an eager baker – or simply a devoted cookie fan – alarm bells might start to ring at the idea of a 'cakey' cookie. But trust me: Martha Stewart's meticulous formula guarantees a light, fluffy chocolate chip cookie that's utterly addictive. The only other recipe that's scored such high marks from me is Joanna Gaines' famous Silo Cookie recipe – but since Martha really is the queen of cookie parties, I might just find myself baking a few extra batches of cakey chocolate chip cookies this holiday season.
