Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Description

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are golden on the edges, thick in the center, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. They have the perfect bakery-style texture with buttery flavor and a rich, gooey bite in every cookie. Perfect for dessert, snack time, or warm fresh-from-the-oven treats with milk.

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Scoop dough onto the baking tray, spacing cookies apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.
9. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
• Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
• Sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt on top for bakery-style flavor.

Q & A

Q: Why are my cookies flat?

Usually from overly soft butter or not enough flour. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.

Q: Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes. Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen.

Q: How do I keep cookies soft?

Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep moisture in.

Q: Can I use milk chocolate chips?

Absolutely. Dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate all work well.