Easy Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe | Chewy & Gooey Treat
Make soft chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Chewy, gooey cookies loaded with melty chocolate chunks, baked to golden perfection for a comforting and indulgent dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat softened butter with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Scoop & Bake: Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Chill dough for at least 30 minutes—this prevents spreading and keeps cookies soft.
- Use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for depth of flavor.
- Don’t overbake; cookies continue cooking on the sheet after removal.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft longer.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months; bake straight from frozen with 2 extra minutes.