Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ call-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 cunsalted butter
- 1 clight brown sugar
packed
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- 2 largeeggs
at room temperature
- 2 tsppure vanilla extract
- 112-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups; 340g
Directions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, cream the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract one at a time until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 3
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and continue mixing until just combined, then mix in the chocolate chips on low-speed until fully incorporated into the cookie dough.
- 4
Cover the cookie dough tightly and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
- 5
Once the dough is almost chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- 6
Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator, using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure to leave a little room between each ball of cookie dough.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown and the tops are set. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving that quintessential soft, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven? This recipe delivers the ultimate homemade classic that’s sure to become your new favorite dessert.
What makes these stand out? They consistently achieve that coveted "perfect" texture – a slight crisp at the edge giving way to an incredibly soft, dense, and wonderfully chewy center, loaded with rich semi-sweet chocolate. This isn't just a chocolate chip cookie; it's the chocolate chip cookie, perfected.
Imagine biting into a warm cookie where the rich sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla perfectly complements pockets of melted semi-sweet chocolate. You'll find these cookies have a substantial, satisfying thickness, with every bite offering a delightful chewiness. This recipe, while requiring a bit of time for the full process, promises a deeply comforting and utterly delicious experience, transforming simple ingredients into a truly gourmet treat.
Feel free to experiment with your chocolate. While semi-sweet chips are classic, a blend of dark and milk chocolate chips can add complexity and varying degrees of sweetness. For an extra layer of flavor and crunch, toasted pecans or walnuts are also a popular addition to chocolate chip cookies, offering a delightful textural contrast.
These cookies are perfect for any occasion – from a cozy family evening to a celebratory gathering. Serve them warm with a glass of cold milk, or as a decadent ending to any meal. They are truly an unforgettable dessert.