Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda Critical for light and fluffy cookies.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Room temperature is best.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature works best.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) Add more for gooey cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened butter with both brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract. Mix well after each addition.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on wire racks.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy. Dough can be frozen for later baking.