Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with gooey chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 Tbsp salted butter Melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar Raw cane sugar recommended
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (6.75 oz)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt (plus a pinch more if desired)
- ¾ cup chocolate chips and/or chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a microwave, melt the butter for about 40 seconds until just melted but not hot.
- In a stand mixer or with beaters, cream the melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix on low speed just until incorporated (about 10–15 seconds).
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms crumbs. Press the mixture together by hand to create a dough ball.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chunks using your hands for even distribution.
- Roll the dough into 12 large balls or 9 jumbo balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space in between each ball.
Baking
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are puffy but pale.
Cooling
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure the best texture.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Do not overmix the dough once flour is added. Allow cookies to cool completely before stacking. For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate chips.