Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft chocolate chip cookies are a timeless classic that brings joy with every bite, featuring a perfect harmony of chocolate chips and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature butter for better blending.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons hot water To activate baking soda.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water and add it to the dough along with the salt.
- Gradually stir in flour until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking pans, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
Consider sprinkling sea salt on top before baking for a contrast of flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for later enjoyment.