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Stack of three award-winning, soft chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper.

Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delight in these irresistibly soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
Add-ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; cream butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures; fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Drop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden; cool on racks.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.