Decadent Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These easy chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Perfectly baked with a golden edge and a soft center, they are sure to please cookie lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
- Serve warm, ideally with a cold glass of milk.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on warm cookies after baking.