Description
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers! These cookies boast a tender, chewy texture and a rich chocolate flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a glass of milk, this simple recipe will quickly become a household favorite. With just the right balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness, every bite is a joyful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg