Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are a classic favorite! With crispy edges and a perfectly tender center, they’re easy to make and impossible to resist. 🍪✨
Equipment
- Cookie scoop
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Baking trays
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) white sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (160 g) chocolate chips (adjust to preference)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing half at a time until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: If the dough feels too soft, cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Scoop the dough onto the trays, spacing them about 3 inches (7.5 cm) apart.
- Chill the Shaped Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough balls for an additional 30-40 minutes before baking to ensure thicker cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- 🍪 Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- 📹 For step-by-step guidance, watch the accompanying video to master this recipe.
- 🌟 For variations, consider adding nuts, white chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.