Description
This chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe delivers soft, tender cookies with a perfect balance of chewiness and gooey chocolate. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s a family favorite treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed (220g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Set butter out to soften. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended).
- Scoop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and golden but centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for the best texture. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and improves chewiness. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Baking time affects chewiness: 10 minutes for chewier cookies, 12 minutes for softer cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer. Dough freezes well; bake from frozen adding a couple extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chewy chocolate chip cookies, soft cookies, tender cookies, easy cookie recipe, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies