Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers, offering a perfect balance of rich, buttery flavor and melty chocolate chips wrapped in a tender, chewy texture. These cookies come together with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers. Whether you're whipping up a batch for a special gathering or just craving something sweet and satisfying, this recipe never disappoints. With just the right amount of sweetness and softness, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Make them once, and they’ll become your go-to cookie recipe!

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.

5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.

7. Bake: Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.

8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

Tips & Variations

• For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking.

• Add chopped walnuts or use a mix of dark and milk chocolate for variety.

• Don’t overbake! Slightly underdone centers yield softer cookies.
  
  

Estimated Nutritional Info (per cookie)

• Calories: 150 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 21g

• Sugar: 10g

• Fat: 7g

  • Saturated Fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 15mg

• Sodium: 80mg

• Fiber: 1g

• Protein: 2g