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The Best Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 36–40 cookies 1x

Description

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. Made with a blend of brown and white sugars, melted butter, and a mix of chocolate chunks, they bake up golden at the edges with a delightfully tender center. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies deliver a classic homemade taste with a slightly underbaked middle for maximum softness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Sugars and Butter

  • 3/4 cup light and/or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter (salted or unsalted), melted

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Mix Sugars: Melt the butter and mix it with the brown and white sugars until fully combined, creating a smooth, slightly glossy base for your cookie dough.
  2. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition to ensure a well-emulsified mixture.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, taking care not to overmix to keep the dough tender.
  4. Add Chocolate Chunks: Stir in the chocolate chunks or chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Shape Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into approximately 2-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 4 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  6. Optional Sea Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each dough ball for an extra burst of flavor if desired.
  7. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers appear slightly underbaked for optimal softness.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set while remaining chewy.

Notes

  • Using melted butter helps achieve a chewier cookie texture.
  • Do not overbake; slightly underbaked centers keep the cookies soft.
  • Spacing cookie dough balls 4 inches apart prevents them from merging together.
  • Sea salt sprinkled on top enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a gourmet touch.
  • Use room temperature eggs for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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