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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Four freshly baked chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt on a white plate.
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You can make bakery-style chocolate chip cookies at home. This recipe focuses on simple steps to achieve soft centers, chewy texture, and crispy edges using accessible ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaked sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls slightly higher in the center.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven. If using, immediately sprinkle a small pinch of flaked sea salt over the tops of the hot cookies.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This concentrates the flavor and prevents excessive spreading.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best melt and flavor.
  • If you prefer a copycat bakery style, use a cookie scoop to make large, thick cookies.

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