Description
You will bake the best homemade chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Get soft, gooey centers and slightly crispy edges every time. This foolproof cookie recipe is better than store-bought.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. You want this well combined for maximum chewiness.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly mound the dough.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should look golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly underbaked and soft. This is the secret to gooey chocolate chip cookies.
- Remove the sheets from the oven. If desired, immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the tops of the warm cookies.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool, giving you that perfect crispy edge soft center cookie texture.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps prevent spreading.
- Use a higher ratio of brown sugar to white sugar; brown sugar adds moisture, which creates a chewier texture.
- If you want bakery style chocolate chip cookies, gently press the dough balls down slightly before baking.
- For melt in your mouth cookies, use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25