These soft chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat for any chocolate lover. With a gooey and chewy texture, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these cookies will be a hit with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these soft chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Interesting Facts
Adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking enhances the flavor of the chocolate.
You can use a mix of different chocolate chips for a more complex flavor profile.