Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy treats loaded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. A beloved classic of American home baking.

# 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.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The centers stay soft and fudgy for days if you can resist eating them all immediately
  • That perfect edge crispness gives way to melty chocolate pockets in every bite
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough creates tough cookies, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and intensifies the flavors
03 -
  • Scoop uniform dough balls using a cookie scoop for even baking and picture-perfect results
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking to ensure all cookies brown evenly
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