PrintThe Best Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the reliable recipe for soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges you will return to for every batch.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 11 min
- Total Time: 26 min
- Yield: About 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (12-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 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. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake for an extra minute or two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg