The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Warm, chewy chocolate chip cookies made from scratch with a blend of sweet chocolate and soft dough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar but may result in less chewiness.
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs Beat in one at a time.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips Use good-quality chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best served warm, perfect with a glass of cold milk or ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can freeze for up to three months.