There's nothing quite like a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven. This recipe is my go-to for consistently delicious, soft, and chewy cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone. It's simple, straightforward, and yields the most amazing results every time.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
Shop Key Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Light Brown Sugar
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Vanilla Extract
Full Recipe Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade, irresistibly chewy and soft chocolate chip cookies!
