Classic chewy chocolate chip (Printable)

Soft-centered, golden-edged chocolate chip delights packed with rich chocolate chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light in color, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until well incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
06 - Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough approximately 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're impossibly easy to make but taste like you spent hours perfecting them.
  • That contrast between crispy edges and a soft, chewy center is what keeps people coming back for more.
  • The smell alone is worth the 12 minutes of baking time.
02 -
  • Don't overbake—the cookies will look slightly underdone when you pull them from the oven, but that's exactly when they're perfect. They firm up as they cool and stay chewy.
  • If you chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking, the cookies spread less and stay thicker, with even more defined edges.
03 -
  • If you want thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping—this reduces spread and improves texture.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips that you actually enjoy eating, because they're the main flavor and texture element in every bite.

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