Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies – Ultimate Recipe
Forget everything you thought you knew about chocolate chip cookies. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a revelation! Prepare to bake the most incredibly soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever tasted, destined to become your go-to comfort treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of milk and dark)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons (or use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. For an extra touch, sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
