Homemade Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Look no further for the perfect Homemade Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. This easy recipe makes irresistibly gooey cookies with a slightly crisp edge and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings dozen cookies

Calories 132kcal

Author Ellie Haley

Ingredients

1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter softened
½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1 ½ cups (319 grams) light brown sugar packed
2 large (100 grams) eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chopped or chocolate chips

Instructions

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
In a large bowl using a hand mixer cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Mix in the chocolate.
Cover the cookie dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Make scoops of cookie dough about 2 to 3 tablespoons in size. Place at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet.

Notes

Chill your cookie dough. I know skipping this step is tempting (you want your cookies as quickly as possible and I can’t blame you for that!) but don’t do it! Chilling cookie dough prevents the cookies from overspreading. This can cause them to be thinner, and crispier, and change the overall flavor of the end product.
Sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt before serving. Salt complements chocolate perfectly and will really bring out the flavor.
The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your cookies. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your cookie dough, which can lead to greasy cookies.

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