Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – Soft, Chewy & Irresistible

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Difficulty: Easy

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – Soft, Chewy & Irresistible

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (75g) chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter & sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

3. Add eggs & vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir until just combined.

6. Fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts, if using).

7. Scoop & bake: Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.

9. Cool & enjoy: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

  • Calories: ~200
  • Carbohydrates: ~25g
  • Protein: ~2g
  • Fat: ~10g
  • Sugar: ~18g

Tips & Variations

Chewy vs Crispy: For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. For crispier cookies, bake an extra 2 minutes.
Chocolate Lovers: Use a mix of milk, dark, and white chocolate chips.
Freezing Dough: Roll dough into balls, freeze, and bake fresh anytime.

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