Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft chocolate chip cookies provide a delightful contrast of warm, melted chocolate and a buttery base, making them a timeless treat perfect for sharing or indulging in yourself.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature, not melted.
- 1 cup white sugar Adds crispness to the cookies.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar Brings moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
- 2 large eggs Beat in one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Do not overmix.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Dissolve in hot water.
- 2 teaspoons hot water Used to activate baking soda.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Quality chocolate chips enhance flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the 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.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then add the mixture to the creamed butter and sugar along with the salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking pans.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For extra chewiness, chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Using a mix of white and brown sugar enhances flavor and texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, placing a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft.