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Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies offer the perfect balance of pillowy softness and rich, gooey chocolate. Crafted with simple pantry ingredients, they deliver a bakery-quality, tender, and chewy bite that melts in your mouth. Ideal for all skill levels, this recipe guarantees consistently soft, flavorful cookies that are irresistible for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups (340g) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and soften the butter to room temperature to ensure smoother mixing and better texture.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy and pale, creating a light and soft base.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing which can toughen the dough.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed to give every cookie a melty chocolate burst.
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to control spread and enhance softness.
  8. Bake Until Perfect: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them well. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure all elements blend seamlessly for smooth dough.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies; mix until just combined.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent excessive spreading and to build flavor complexity.
  • Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the most decadent chocolate flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.
  • You can prepare the dough up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate until baking.
  • For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer and reduce chilling time.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains Gluten

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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