Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy cookies brimming with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips—a beloved American classic baked to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until incorporated.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Fold chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed throughout.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges turn perfectly golden while centers stay soft and chewy for days
  • This dough freezes beautifully so you can bake fresh cookies on demand
02 -
  • Overmixing develops gluten and creates tough cookies instead of tender ones
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading in the oven
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and ensure even baking
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake at the same rate
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