Description
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat—golden on the edges, soft in the center, and loaded with rich, melty chocolate chips. This easy cookie recipe is perfect for holidays, bake sales, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a classic dessert. With simple pantry ingredients and foolproof steps, you’ll get bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that stay soft and chewy for days.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure while keeping the cookies soft.
- 1 tsp baking soda – Helps the cookies rise and spread.
- ½ tsp salt – Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened – Creates a rich, buttery texture.
- ¾ cup brown sugar – Adds moisture and chewiness.
- ½ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens and helps create lightly crisp edges.
- 2 large eggs – Bind the ingredients together.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract – Adds warm, classic flavor.
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips – For gooey chocolate in every bite.
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup toffee bits
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Remove cookies when the centers still look slightly soft for the perfect texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie per serving
- Calories: 210 calories
