Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Simple and Sweet
Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness. Simple to make and a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Indulge in the classic goodness of chewy chocolate chip cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. These cookies are soft, gooey, and packed with rich, chocolatey flavor in every bite. Perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, this recipe uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. The combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar gives these cookies their signature chewy texture, while the semi-sweet chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you’re baking for a crowd, making a treat for your family, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, these cookies are a must-try. They’re quick to prepare, bake in just minutes, and stay deliciously soft for days—if they last that long! Customize with your favorite add-ins, or enjoy them as is. This recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking collection.
Additional Tips:
- Chill the Dough: For even chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Customize: Add chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, a sprinkle of sea salt, or forget the chocolate chips all together and use Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Chips instead!
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze the dough for up to three months.
- Underbake for Softness: Slightly underbake the cookies for a softer, gooier texture
Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Simple and Sweet
Equipment
- Baking Sheets For baking the cookies.
- mixing bowls To mix the wet and dry ingredients.
- Electric Mixer To cream the butter and sugar together.
- Spatula For mixing and scraping the bowl.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons To measure ingredients accurately.
- parchment paper To line the baking sheets for easy cleanup.
- Cooling Rack To cool the cookies evenly after baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and bake: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they’ll stay soft and chewy for days if stored properly.