The paradox of choice — the idea that when we're faced with multiple options, it actually becomesmoredifficult to find what we want — might as well be called the paradox of chocolate chip cookies. There are literally millions of chocolate chip cookie recipes on the internet, with thousands more in cookbooks, and even more scribbled on the back of note cards and shoved into recipe boxes. We're here to narrow the scope and help find your perfect recipe by focusing on five all-star recipes that each offer something different. Let's start with ourSupersized, Super-Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies, which are our 2024 Recipe of the Year (above). True to their name, they're ideal for soft-cookie lovers; because they're made withbread flourand use thetangzhong method, they have a slightly bendy texture that stays soft for days. If you're more of a crispy cookie person (think Tate's chocolate chip cookies), you'll want thisCrunchy Chocolate Chip Cookiesrecipe instead. A splash of oil and a long bake time ensure a snappy texture, whileWhite Whole Wheat Flouradds a subtle nuttiness that'll make you feel wholesome while eating a cookie. If you want a recipe that eats like a classic chocolate chip cookie but has even more flavor, try theseSourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recipe uses starter to balance out the sweetness and create crispy edges with a chewy center. These cookies are not shy with the chocolate — they feature bothmilkanddark chocolatein the dough and on top of the cookies. Want to make cookies that will have eaters asking about the secret ingredients? Turn to theseBuckwheat-Cardamom Chocolate Chunk Cookies, which feel like the more sophisticated, cooler cousin of classic chocolate chip cookies. They employbuckwheat flourfor tenderness,cardamomfor aromatic spice, andbrown butterfor a hint of toasty flavor. If you're still struck with indecision, opt for theseMarbled Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vanilla and chocolate dough (richly flavored withdark cocoa) are swirled together in every cookie. It's like two cookies in one — you can't go wrong. Happy cookie baking, | 
