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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Discover the secret to irresistibly soft chocolate chip cookies with a delightfully chewy texture, rich buttery flavor, and melty pockets of semi-sweet chocolate. This easy homemade recipe uses simple pantry staples and a careful baking technique to create tender, heartwarming treats perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is creamy and light in color. This incorporates air, ensuring a tender and chewy cookie texture.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to create a smooth dough. Stir in vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients Separately: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt evenly to distribute the leavening agent.
  4. Gradually Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to ensure even distribution of melty chocolate pockets.
  6. Portion and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mats, spacing them sufficiently. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set perfectly soft and chewy.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even blending and proper dough consistency.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and avoid gluten development.
  • Watch baking time closely; remove cookies when edges are set but centers still appear slightly underbaked for the softest texture.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to control spreading and deepen flavor.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.

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