Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies — A Treat for Every Mood Recipe
Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies that bring a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth any time. These classic cookies feature a tender, chewy interior with golden edges and plenty of melty chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat for every mood.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Total Time: 24-26 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is fluffy and light, which helps create a soft cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even mixing, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that the leavening agent and seasoning are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for consistent pockets of chocolate in every bite.
- Prepare Baking Tray: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
- Scoop Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing at 9 minutes.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure proper creaming and texture.
- Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft for several days.
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