Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe for soft and chewy cookies—crispy edges, soft centers, and full of flavor
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt
3. Cream butter & sugar
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth
4. Add wet ingredients
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla
5. Combine
- Gradually add dry ingredients
- Fold in chocolate chips
6. Bake
- Scoop dough onto tray (leave space between cookies)
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden
7. Cool
- Let cookies rest on tray for a few minutes before moving
Pro Tips
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- Slightly underbake for soft centers
- Use brown sugar for chewiness
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor
Variations
- Double chocolate: Add cocoa powder
- Oatmeal cookies: Mix in oats
- Nutty: Add walnuts or almonds
- Stuffed: Fill with Nutella or peanut butter