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Stack of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate.

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients, then chocolate chips.
  4. Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For best results, chill dough overnight to develop flavors and texture.