Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy cookies loaded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. A beloved classic American dessert ready in under 30 minutes.

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies achieve that perfect tender chewy center with crisp edges that makes them completely addictive
  • The ingredient ratios are so reliable you can customize them endlessly without disaster
02 -
  • Overbaking is the number one mistake. When in doubt, take them out earlier rather than later.
  • Room temperature ingredients make a significant difference in how the dough comes together.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they bake evenly
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning
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