Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a rich and gooey chocolate experience.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Essential for the cookie's structure
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Must be softened, not melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar For sweetness and texture
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
- 2 large eggs Bind ingredients together
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Adds rich flavor
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semi-sweet and/or milk chocolate chips Main flavor component, can mix types
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, use softened, not melted butter and avoid overmixing. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can also improve texture.