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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Soft & Chewy

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Soft & Chewy

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Soft & Chewy

Name: Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Soft & Chewy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened); 3/4 cup Granulated sugar; 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed); 2 large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 1/2 cups Chocolate chips (semisweet)

Discover how to make delicious, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies from scratch with this simple recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade cookies are a classic favorite that everyone will love. Follow along for an easy baking experience!

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#Chocolate Chip

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Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

175

Calories

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Golden brown cookies on a cooling rack

Ingredients

Servings: 24

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Soft and chewy cookie close-up

Instructions

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Cream softened butter until light and fluffy.
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Cream softened butter until light and fluffy.
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Ensure butter is at room temperature for best creaming results.
2
Add granulated and brown sugars to the butter. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
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Add granulated and brown sugars to the butter. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.

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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
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Avoid overmixing once eggs are added to keep cookies tender.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Whisking dry ingredients ensures even distribution and prevents lumps.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Overmixing flour can lead to tough cookies; mix just until no dry streaks remain.

6
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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For extra gooey cookies, reserve a few chips to press onto the tops of the dough balls before baking.
7
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
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Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
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Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cookie size and even baking.
8
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.
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Baking cookies slightly underdone ensures a soft and chewy texture.

9
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling on the baking sheet helps them set without breaking.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Soft & Chewy

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Unsalted butter(softened)

Granulated sugar

Brown sugar(packed)

Eggs

Vanilla extract

All-purpose flour

Baking soda

Salt

Chocolate chips(semisweet)

Servings: 24

Instructions

Cream softened butter until light and fluffy.Preview3mPreviewCream softened butter until light and fluffy.3m

Add granulated and brown sugars to the butter. Beat until well combined and fluffy.Preview3mPreviewAdd granulated and brown sugars to the butter. Beat until well combined and fluffy.3m

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.Preview2mPreviewBeat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.2m

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.Preview1mPreviewIn a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.1m

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.Preview2mPreviewGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.2m

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.Preview1mPreviewFold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.1m

Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.Preview6mPreviewDrop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.6m

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.Preview12mPreviewBake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.12m

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.Preview10mPreviewLet cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.10m

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Unsalted butter
(softened)

Brown sugar
(packed)

Chocolate chips
(semisweet)

Cream softened butter until light and fluffy.
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3m
Preview
Cream softened butter until light and fluffy.
3m

Add granulated and brown sugars to the butter. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
Preview
3m
Preview
Add granulated and brown sugars to the butter. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
3m

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
Preview
2m
Preview
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
2m

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Preview
1m
Preview
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
1m

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Preview
2m
Preview
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
2m

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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1m
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Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
1m

Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
Preview
6m
Preview
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
6m

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.
Preview
12m
Preview
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.
12m

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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10m
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10m