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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Follow this foolproof recipe to make bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with soft, gooey centers and slightly crisp edges using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown 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
  • Flaked sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaked sea salt over the tops of the cookies, if using.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest texture, use melted butter instead of softened butter, reducing the flour by 2 tablespoons.
  • Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours improves flavor and prevents excessive spreading, resulting in thicker cookies.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness for up to 5 days.

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