Description
These Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly chewy and loaded with melty chocolate chips. The recipe yields tender cookies with a delicate golden edge and a soft, luscious center. An easy-to-make classic treat, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, to incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth and homogenous dough base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid over-developing gluten which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
- Portion the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the centers remain soft. The cookies will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after removal from the oven.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough when combining wet and dry ingredients to maintain a tender texture.
- For even baking, make sure cookies are spaced adequately on the baking sheet.
- If you prefer crispier edges, bake an additional 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
- Butter should be softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
