The Perfect Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
We are huge fans of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies. Check this recipe out to learn how to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie!
I’ve hunted for a while for the perfect recipe for them, and I’ve finally found it. Come and see exactly how I recreated them, and how delicious they are!
I followed a recipe from our guru Martha Stewart. In that video, they walk you through making three different types, soft and chewy, thin and crispy or cakey. You can find that video here if you are interested in making the other version. My hubby ate five when they came out. I had to scold him for that! ha!
The soft and chewy came out perfectly! Not too chewy, but rather just the perfect amount of softness inside. Easy to make and so yummy! Here is the recipe:
The Perfect Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (about 12 ounces) semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs.
Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Some pics of the process below:
We like a smaller cookie so depending on how much you scoop, you might get more or less.
Note: We like our chocolate chip cookies a bit crisper around the edges, so I baked them for an extra minute or two. Let me know if you make them and how much you love them!
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Soo excited to try this recipe and I’ll let you know how they turned out after we all get done chewing.
You use a bit more vanilla than I do in mine and a tad less flour. Otherwise, it’s almost the same as mine. You’re right there are so many different kinds of chocolate chip cookie variations. It’s hard to find one that is just right. It took me forever to find a sugar cookie recipe that my husband would enjoy.
YUM! We love cookies in our house! Your pictures make me love them even more! Thanks for sharing this recipe :)
Hi Heather! Thanks so much for stopping over to comment and your lovely compliment! These cookies are so darn good! I bet they would last 10 minutes in your house! lol. Always so good seeing you.
Carolann XO
Hi Crystal! Always so good to hear from you. Yes, there are so many and I’ve tried them all I think lol. I like this version as we love the soft and chewy kind.
Carolann XO
LoL ok Sue – you guys will love them. Let me know how they turn out.
Carolann XO
I love making chocolate chip cookies…parchment paper is key if you don’t have silpat liners. Magic! Thank you for the recipe! :-)
Oh, these look so yummy!
Hi Jodie! Thanks much for stopping by and commenting. They really are! I like this recipe best. Came out just perfect. Great seeing you!
Carolann XO
Hi Kelly! Always so great hearing from you Oh yes, people don’t realize just how important it is to use it. You will love this recipe. It yielded the perfect cookie. Have a great weekend!
Carolann XO
Nothing beats a fantastic homemade chocolate chip cookie in my book :-) This recipe looks and sounds fantastic.
Hi Jill – thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! You are so right – home-made cookies are by far the best! You will love this recipe especially the soft and chewy. Hope to see you again soon!
Thanks much,
Carolann OX
These look and sound delicious! Definitely going to try making these :)
Hi Ashley, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. They were the best recipe I’ve tried in years. I just had a friend make them and they were crazy about them too. Let me know if you make them and if you like them. Always awesome hearing from you! Have a great night.
Carolann XO
YUM!! These sound great – I pinned them to try later!
Hi Jamie! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! You will love them! They are one of the most yummy cookies I’ve made in a while. Let me know if you make them and like them. Thanks for pinning too! Love your blog …I subbed and followed you!
Carolann XO
Yum, Carolann! We like them soft or crunchy! As long as it’s a cookie they get gobbled up in this house!
Thanks for this great recipe. I like cooking, so I will prepare your recipe with pleasure. It Looks So tasty, and I like chocolate! Thanks! #ibabloggers
Hi Olga, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. You will love these cookies. I’ve tried so many and this recipe is the best! Let me know if you make them and how you liked them. Hope to see you again soon.
thanks much,
Carolann XO
Oh Sue, I saw your cookies and they looked amazing too! It’s so nice having a home-make cookie as opposed to store-bought isn’t it? Wait until you see my next cookie in the line-up…to die for!
Carolann XO
That first picture with the glass of milk is truly awesome. *happy sigh*
They look great! I always make my cookies too big and don’t adjust the bake time so they are never quite done in the middle. I’m still learning to be domestic ;) Can’t wait to give your recipe a try. Thank you for sharing it. #ibabloggers
G’day Your cookies look terrific! it is only breakfast, but I could go for one of these right now!
Cheers! Joanne
#ibabloggers
Hi Joanne! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your lovely comment! I’ve tried so many recipes and this one is the best! Let me know if you make them and how you like them. Have a great night!
Carolann XO
Hi Michelle! Thanks so much for stopping by to comment. You will love this recipe – it’s the best yet, and I’ve tried so many. Let me know if you make them and how you liked them. Baking time is everything. Once I get close to the end time, I keep checking for perfection! BTW, love your blog. Subbing and following you! Have a great night!
Carolann XO
IBA rocks! :)
Hi Paula, so nice of you to stop over and comment! I love cookies and milk. This was the best recipe out there and I’ve tried so many. Love your blog…will be subbing and following you now! Have a great night!
Carolann XO
Oh yum, Carolann! They look so good! We love them soft or crunchy. As long as it’s a cookie it gets gobbled up in this house!
There is nothing better than a perfect chocolate chip cookie. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Stopping in from the IBA Facebook Group :)
Hi Megan, Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! These are the best chocolate chips cookies I’ve ever made. Let me know if you make them and like them too. love your blog…subbing and following!
Carolann XO
Hey Susie! always good hearing from you! I agree, those two are the best! This recipe was so good and easy. I think we have two cookies left lol.
Carolann XO