Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food? Look no further! This recipe delivers truly the best soft chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever bake, boasting perfectly chewy centers, golden edges, and a rich chocolatey goodness that will melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (about 9 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake for ultimate softness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your amazing soft chocolate chip cookies!
