Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop dough by tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers still soft.
7. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: ~180 kcal per cookie
Tips & Variations
– Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies
– Swap in white chocolate, butterscotch chips, or chopped nuts
– Slightly underbake for extra gooey centers
– Freeze dough balls to bake fresh cookies anytime
Conclusion
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are a timeless dessert that never goes out of style. With just the right balance of crisp and melt-in-your-mouth softness, they’ll be your new favorite go-to cookie recipe.
