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Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Follow this easy homemade recipe for bakery style chocolate chip cookies that deliver perfectly soft centers and satisfyingly chewy texture every time you bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes, but this recipe works well without chilling for a quick bake.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. You want the edges to be set and golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked for the best chewy results.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra gooey chocolate chip cookies, use a mix of milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you want crispy edge cookies, slightly flatten the dough balls before baking.
  • Using more brown sugar than white sugar helps keep the cookies soft and chewy.

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