Description
Discover the secret to the best homemade chocolate chip cookies! This easy recipe guarantees soft, gooey centers and slightly crispy edges, giving you bakery style chocolate chip cookies every time. Get ready for melt in your mouth cookies that are foolproof.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar (for chewiness)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create those soft centers.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, gently press the dough balls slightly flatter on top.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. You want the edges to look golden brown and set, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked for maximum chewiness.
- Remove from the oven. If using, immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the tops of the warm cookies.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set the crispy edges.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This controls spread and deepens flavor.
- Use high-quality brown sugar; it is key for achieving that soft and chewy texture.
- If you prefer a gooier texture, slightly underbake them by 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg