Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Best Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – Soft, Chewy & Delicious

Looking for the best easy chocolate chip cookies recipe? These best easy chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and packed with melty chocolate chips. This simple homemade recipe comes together quickly with basic pantry ingredients and delivers bakery-style cookies every time.

Best Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make with simple ingredients

  • Soft and chewy texture

  • Loaded with chocolate chips

  • Ready in under 30 minutes

  • Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.

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

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

  • Slightly underbake the cookies for a softer, chewier texture.

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Recipe Yield

Makes approximately 24 cookies.

Enjoy these warm, homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.


Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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