How to Bake Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• •2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon baking soda
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• •3/4 cup granulated sugar
• •3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •2 large eggs
• •2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

6. 6

   Stir in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.