Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies feature a crispy edge and gooey center, making them a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Should be softened, not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Provides chewiness.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Feel free to mix different types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For a delightful serving experience, pair cookies with cold milk, and consider serving with ice cream. To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container. They can be frozen for longer storage.