Stay Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark, tightly packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment or silicone mats, if you like, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or a rubber spatula to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until well-blended.
- Beat in the instant pudding mix, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix until the mixture is mostly even.
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the mixture. Mix just until incorporated, then stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for at least 3-4 days. They are great on their own or served warm with milk or ice cream.