Description
These Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft in the center with golden edges, offering a delightful balance of sweet, buttery flavor and rich chocolate chips in every bite. Ideal for dessert or a snack, they are easy to make with simple ingredients and a straightforward baking method.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature before baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This helps create the cookie’s chewy texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, to fully incorporate them, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for consistent chocolate distribution.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each, onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers stay soft for that chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to finish setting as they cool.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To enhance flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
