5 from 18 votes
The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These chewy chocolate chip cookies achieve their tender texture using softened butter, a combination of granulated and brown sugar, and precise flour measurement. The dough is loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked until the edges are just golden while the centers remain soft. The result is a cookie with a slightly crisp exterior and a chewy, rich interior, ideal for satisfying classic cookie cravings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
40
cookies
Calories:
171 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar granulated white
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and then set aside.
- Add butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat over medium speed until nice and creamy, about 1 minute.
- In a medium sized bowl, sift together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture, beating over low speed. Scrape the bowl then beat over medium speed for another 30 seconds until well-combined.
- Add chocolate chips to the dough and then stir to combine. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, about 2-3 inches apart. Add a few more chocolate chips to the top of the dough balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes (mine are ready at 10 minutes), then remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Measure flour accurately using the scoop and level method for consistent cookie texture.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and burning.
- Use a 2-tablespoon scoop for uniformly sized cookies that bake evenly.
- Vanilla bean paste can substitute vanilla extract for richer flavor at a 1:1 ratio.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are lightly golden to keep them chewy as they cool.
- Store baked, cooled cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.