These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you’ve ever dreamed of in a cookie—thick, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate chips in every bite. With a slight crispy edge and a melt-in-your-mouth center, these cookies are bound to be your new go-to recipe for that perfect sweet treat!
Ingredients (Makes about 20 cookies)
- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 150g (¾ cup) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 300g (2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 250g (1 ½ cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Cream the Butter & Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7: Bake & Cool
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center is still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (Per Cookie – Based on 20 Servings)
- Calories: 200
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Sugar: 18g
Tips for Perfect Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chill the dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Don’t overbake: Take the cookies out when they’re slightly underbaked in the middle. They will firm up as they cool.
- Use room-temperature butter: Softened butter is key to achieving the right texture and consistency.
- For extra softness: Add an extra egg yolk or a tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Customize it: Feel free to add nuts, different chocolate types (like milk or dark chocolate), or even a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra flavor kick!
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