The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft and Chewy
If you are looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie, your search ends here. These cookies are soft, chewy, golden, and packed with chocolate in every single bite.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Pro Tip
For even chewier cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least 24 hours before baking. The extra rest time deepens the flavor and improves the texture dramatically.
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
Calories: 185 | Protein: 2g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g