Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with a gooey center and a soft, crisp texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips Milk, semi-sweet, or a mix
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened properly to achieve the perfect texture. Don’t skip the chilling step to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.