The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Classic Comfort Treat

Bake the ultimate classic chewy chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Golden edges, soft centers, and plenty of melty chocolate chips make these a timeless family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups (about 9 ounces) chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Chill Dough (Optional but Recommended): For thicker, chewier cookies and enhanced flavor, cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
8. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.