Description
Enjoy these Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies that are perfectly chewy with a tender center and slightly crisp edges. Made with a blend of brown and granulated sugars, plus semi-sweet chocolate chips, these classic American cookies offer a bakery-style treat that’s simple to make at home.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth, which creates a light texture.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Add the vanilla extract and then the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition for full incorporation and a tender cookie texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix to keep the cookies soft.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for consistent chocolate in every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked to maintain softness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set without losing softness.
Notes
- For even softer cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes prior to baking to help control spreading and enhance texture.
- You can add a handful of dark or milk chocolate chunks to vary the chocolate texture and flavor.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
