What’s better or more comforting than a chocolate chip cookie?! These soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies truly are the best and are bound to be your new go-to recipe.
One of my dad’s favorite treats as a kid was his mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies. I remember him telling me over and over again how they were the best cookies he’s ever had and no one could make them better than grandma. Over the years, any time we would visit my grandma Margaret, she always had a fresh batch of her cookies waiting for us. I loved opening the tupperware and having the scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies hit my nose. It’s a memory I’ll never forget and one I try to recreate often. These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are my version of Grandma Margaret’s classic cookies.
The Best Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I never did get my grandma’s recipe before she passed away (I’m pretty sure it was the Nestle Tollhouse recipe from the chocolate chip cookie bag), so over the years I’ve tried dozens and dozens of chocolate chip cookies – baking them myself and taste testing at different bakeries across the country – to find my favorite version of this classic cookie. I finally landed on this recipe. It’s simple, foolproof, and utterly scrumptious!
Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Let’s make sure these soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies turn out perfect! Here’s a rundown of the tips for making these the best cookies:
- Follow the recipe. This may seem obvious, but just to cover all our basis, be sure to follow the recipe as it’s written to get the most accurate result.
- Use cold butter and eggs. Using cold butter and eggs will help ensure your cookies keep their shape. To mix the butter when it’s cold, I cut it up into cubes first.
- Don’t over-mix the dough. Once you add the dry ingredients, mix on low until no flour streaks remain.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate. The chocolate can make or break a chocolate chip cookie, in my opinion. Stick with a semi-sweet or dark chocolate chip with these cookies. Using milk chocolate will make these cookies too sweet.
Ingredients You’ll Need for chocolate Chip Cookies
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla
- Granulate sugar
- Brown sugar
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Note: The texture and look of these cookies may vary depending on the type of butter you use and if you don’t use cold butter and eggs.
Don’t forget to enjoy these chocolate chip cookies with a nice, cold glass of milk!
Enjoy!
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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, slightly cold
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs, cold
- 1 teaspoon (4.2 g) vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- 2 cups (300 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the eggs one at time and mix until well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and mix for about 30 seconds.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2-inch balls of dough onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are slightly golden brown. The top may look a little soft. That's ok! The cookies will continue to bake a little while they cool.
Sorry but mine aren’t chewy can you tell me somethings that might have gone wrong?
Are you over baking them?