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A stack of four soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe for Soft and Chewy Perfection

Enjoy these classic, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour and baking soda.
  2. Cream butter and sugars, then add salt, vanilla, and eggs.
  3. Gradually mix in flour, then fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Chill dough for 30 minutes, then portion onto baking sheets.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes, cool, and serve.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and cool on sheets.