Are you looking for an easy chocolate chip cookie recipe that makes the perfect soft cookies? Then look no further than these delicious soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies. A yummy sweet treat the whole family will love.

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There is no doubt about it, chocolate chip cookies are a classic recipe that everyone enjoys. They are my absolute favorite cookie. However, there are so many variations of this delicious cookie.

Some people like them crispy, some like them chewy and then others like myself prefer them thick and soft. I have spent a lot of time experimenting to get the softest, yummiest chocolate chip cookie and this recipe is the best.

How to achieve the perfect soft chocolate chip cookie

One of the most important things you can do is to add your butter when it is at room temperature. If this isn’t possible then you can pop it in the microwave for less than 20 seconds for 2 sticks but keep an eye on it so it doesn’t melt. When the butter melts, it will cause the cookies to spread out while baking making them flat.
Avoid placing dough on a warm cookie sheet because it will also cause the cookies to spread out. I use two cookie sheets while one batch is baking. I have the next batch on the other cookie sheet waiting to go in.
When you add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix them up, make sure it’s a thicker consistency. It shouldn’t be too wet. It should be thick enough to almost roll into a ball without being too sticky. Don’t be afraid to add a little more flour to get the right consistency. This will make sure your cookies turn out soft and thick.
Lastly, make sure your oven is preheated to ensure that your cookies come out perfectly every time you bake them.

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Easy Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Gather your ingredients and start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. This will make cleaning up so much easier.

You can start by adding the dry ingredients, the flour, baking soda, and salt to a small bowl until completely combined. Then, in a larger bowl mix together the butter (room temperature), sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Stir in the dry ingredients (the dough should be stiff, not sticky) Add a little more flour if necessary to get the right consistency. Finish by adding semi-sweet chocolate chips

Drop dough 2 inches apart onto a prepared cookie sheet with either a cookie scoop (small cookies) or an ice cream scoop/rounded tablespoon. (large cookies). We prefer larger cookies in our home which take about 12-14 minutes to bake in a 350-degree oven or 8-10 minutes for smaller cookies.

When cookies are done, cool for 2 minutes and then remove them from the cookie sheet to a wire baking rack.

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

A soft and chewy cookie loaded with semisweet chocolate chips.

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Prep Time 15

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 36

Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup butter 2 sticks room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1½ tsp vanilla
2 eggs
3 cups flour
¾ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking soda).
In a larger bowl, cream together butter and sugars until combined.
Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
Stir in the dry mixture. Make sure it's completely combined. The batter should be stiff, not sticky. Add a little more flour to get to correct consistency if needed.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop the cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet using a cookie scoop (small cookies) or ice cream scoop (large cookies about 2 inches apart.
Place in preheated 350° oven 8-10 minutes (small cookies) or 12-14 minutes (large cookies).
Cool for 2 minutes and move to wire rack.

Keyword chocolate chips, cookies

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