Description
Indulge in the delight of homemade Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. This recipe produces cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. With only 10 minutes of preparation time and no chilling required, you can whip up a batch in just 22 minutes! Theyβre ideal for casual family gatherings or festive celebrations and are sure to impress everyone with their warm, gooey goodness. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies are bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, measured correctly
- 1 tsp baking soda, sifted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and top each ball with reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly under-baked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, consider using more brown sugar than white sugar. Feel free to add nuts or substitute dairy-free butter for a different twist.