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The Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: Soft-Baked Homemade Perfection

This ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe creates bakery-quality cookies with crispy golden edges and irresistibly soft, chewy centers. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade cookies deliver exceptional results with tips for achieving the perfect texture every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are still slightly soft.
  5. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For softest cookies, don't overbake! They'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet after removal from oven. For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading. Use room temperature ingredients for proper mixing and texture development.