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Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chunks. Featuring a rich buttery flavor and tender texture, they stay soft for days and are simple to make with basic pantry ingredients. Ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers, this recipe delivers irresistibly soft cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 2 cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients at room temperature—especially butter and eggs—to ensure everything blends smoothly for an even, soft dough.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to ensure your cookies rise perfectly and have just the right texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, cream unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color—this step is vital for a soft and tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, making sure each is fully incorporated for consistent texture throughout the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so mix gently until you can no longer see dry flour.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly, ensuring melty bites of chocolate in every cookie.
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling prevents cookies from spreading too much and helps develop richer flavors.
  8. Scoop and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later indulgence.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies caused by gluten development.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and control cookie spread.
  • Choose high-quality chocolate chips for better melting and deeper flavor.
  • Watch baking time carefully; bake until edges set to keep centers soft and gooey.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and promote even baking.

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