Chocolate Chip Chewy Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft and chewy cookies filled with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, a timeless American favorite.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined without overmixing.
06 - Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour from start to finish, perfect for when you need comfort food fast.
  • The combination of granulated and brown sugar creates that ideal chewy-to-crispy texture balance that makes them addictive.
  • You'll find yourself making these constantly because they disappear the moment they cool.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these—the moment the edges turn golden, pull them out; they seem underdone but will firm up as they cool, staying chewy inside.
  • Chilling the dough for even 30 minutes makes a surprising difference, keeping the cookies from spreading too thin and helping the chocolate stay intact.
03 -
  • Weigh your ingredients if you have a scale—it eliminates the guesswork and delivers consistent results every single time.
  • Using parchment paper isn't just convenient; it ensures even browning and prevents that burnt-bottom problem that makes you want to throw the whole sheet away.
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