Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful and easy-to-make soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Don’t skip the vanilla; it's essential for flavor.
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Feel free to substitute with dark chocolate or white chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature a week; refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.