Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies brimming with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips—an irresistible classic of American home baking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges turn perfectly crisp while centers stay soft and chewy for days
  • Simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents cookies from spreading too thin
  • Remove cookies when centers look underbakedthey continue cooking on the hot pan
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more evenly than cold ones
  • Measure flour by spooning into measuring cups and leveling off for accuracy
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