Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Craving the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookie experience? Look no further! This recipe delivers incredibly soft, chewy, and gooey cookies packed with rich chocolate chips that will disappear from your plate in minutes. Get ready to bake the best batch of cookies you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (12 oz bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- 9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10. Enjoy your perfect soft chocolate chip cookies!
