A homemade chocolate chip cookie, especially one as delicious as this one, is a nostalgic and comforting treat. For the soft texture of our best soft chocolate chip cookie recipe, we utilize plenty of unsalted butter and a blend of brown sugar and granulated sugar. Ensure that the cookies are delicate and not chewy by using chocolate chips of high quality and not over-mixing the cookie batter.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
Directions
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- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in the upper and lower third positions. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix to combine. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips. - Step 2
Using a tablespoon measure, drop heaping portions of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. - Step 3
Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Cook’s Notes
If desired, use a small ice-cream scoop for uniform-size cookies.
