These are THE BEST soft chocolate chip cookies—no chilling required! Just ultra-thick, soft, and classic chocolate chip goodness.
Hey, cookie lovers!
These cookies are wonderfully thick and soft, brimming with gooey chocolate chunks, all baked to perfection in a rich, buttery dough. They’re my absolute favorite! ♡ So don’t wait any longer—they’re practically begging to be baked! Get them in your oven right now!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar (I prefer raw cane sugar for its coarser texture)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6.75 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (I like to add a pinch extra)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (I use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds until it’s mostly melted but not hot.
- In a stand mixer or with electric beaters, cream the melted butter with the sugars until smooth. Add the vanilla and egg, then beat on low speed until just combined (about 10-15 seconds). Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies too stiff.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until crumbly. Use your hands to bring the mixture together into a cohesive dough; it should feel manageable, somewhere between “wet” and “dry.” Fold in the chocolate chips with your hands until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into 12 large balls (or 9 for giant cookies) and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the cookies are puffy, dry, and lightly golden. Remember, do not overbake! It’s crucial for keeping the cookies soft. They should look a bit underbaked—pale and puffy when you take them out.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes (okay, you can sneak a few while they cool). As they cool, they will settle into dense, buttery, soft cookies that are simply the best.
Store them in an airtight container to keep them soft for days, or freeze them for later enjoyment!
