If you’re looking for a delicious “can’t stop baking these” style cookie recipe, here’s an easy classic:
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Tip: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker, chewier cookies.
You can also customize them with walnuts, pecans, coconut, peanut butter chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
