The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (Chewy & Soft)
Delightful chewy and soft chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour and baking soda in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Scoop generous portions of dough onto the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks after a few minutes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. For best texture, use room temperature ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg