Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

4.01 from 297 votes
A close-up of a plate of chocolate chip cookies piled on top of each other. The cookies appear golden-brown and have visible chocolate chips. The plate is against a wooden background.

These cookies are the best soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies! They are slightly crispy on the edges and soft and chewy on the inside. This recipe is my all-time favorite cookie recipe, and once you try this recipe, it will also be your favorite recipe.

A close-up of a plate of chocolate chip cookies piled on top of each other. The cookies appear golden-brown and have visible chocolate chips. The plate is against a wooden background.

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

4.01 from 297 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine American
Servings 16 yields

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup 100g Brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup 50g White sugar
  • ½ cup 115g Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 190g All-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup 160g Chocolate chips or less if you prefer

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large bowl, beat melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.
    2. Add egg, vanilla extract and beat until combined, scrape the bottom and sides as needed.
    3. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda and salt.
    4. Add flour mixture into the butter mixture. 1/2 at the time, mix until combined.
    5. Stir in chocolate chips.
    6. At this stage if dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
    7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). line two baking trays with parchment paper.
    8. Scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of space between the cookies.
    9. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
    10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.
    11. Allow to cool before serving.
    Frequently asked questions:
    How to store cookies after Baking?
    The cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
    Can I freeze chocolate chip cookie dough?
    Yes, shape the dough into balls, place them on a baking tray and freeze, once they are frozen, transfer into a container and freeze up to a 3 months. Before baking, thaw on a baking sheet.
    Can we make ahead chocolate chip cookies?
    You can make cookie dough and keep it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. When ready to bake, shape into balls and bake.
    Why did my cookies not flatten?
    This usually means that there’s too much flour in the dough, that keeping them from spreading more. Make sure you are using the exact measurements.
    Why did my cookies flatten?
    This can be due to several reasons: 1. There is not enough flour in the dough, which causes the dough to over-spread during baking. 2. You did not cool the dough before baking, this step is essential for getting cookies in the perfect texture.
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21 Comments

  1. Ashton Nelson says:

    I made these and wasn’t very impressed. The first batch i only chilled for 20 mins to i can see why it may not have worked out, but my other trays were plenty chilled and it still failed. The cookie were very flat and went from uncooked to too brown with no prefect medium.

    March 25, 2021
  2. I chilled these for the recommended time but it causes them to not spread out while baking, leaving me with chocolate chip balls rather than cookies

    April 4, 2021
  3. I tried these, very easy. I chilled the mixture in the bowl for 40 minutes before forming into balls. They spread out fine and were extremely tasty and I got lots of compliments.

    November 4, 2021
  4. The amount of flour doesn’t make sense. 1 1/2 of what? Cups? 190 grams equals to 3/4 of a cup. Please clarify.

    January 8, 2022
    1. I agree, I saw the recipe and thought of it as a cheap knock-off…Don’t try this, literally makes absolutely no sense…

      January 20, 2022
    2. Anshu Srivastava says:

      It depend upon your cup size
      There is so many measuring cups available in the market in different sizes that’s why they have mentioned the quantity in grams also so that u can put flour in your cookie in right amount. Hope no one will feel offensive.

      December 9, 2023
  5. I didn’t chill them as I had no space in my fridge. Just rolled them into balls and baked. Turned out great! To answer Laura’s question, I used cups as I read it that way 🙂 will be saving the recipe, had perfect round cookies!!! wish i could post a pic here.

    February 20, 2022
  6. Best Cookies Ever!!👍♥️❤️

    June 11, 2022
    1. Je pensais que les biscuits étaient extrêmement bons. Pas le meilleur, mais bon. 🙂

      June 19, 2022
  7. Girl from a place says:

    Well, I’m only 12 and thought that for a young kid that the instructions were easy to follow, and if yo Lu don’t slack off and watch the cookies in the oven, you take them out a little bit early, like a minute, then they continue baking on the hot tray. Also if you flatten out the cookie dough before it goes into the oven, not to much, the it creates a better cookie. Overall, me and my dad had fun making it, and that’s all the counts.

    June 19, 2022
  8. Best cookies ever!

    October 10, 2022
  9. Sam Winton says:

    Came out perfectly, followed instructions to a tee and can’t fault. In regards to cup vs grams, I followed grams.

    May 27, 2023
  10. Came out salty.

    July 14, 2023
  11. Sara Frey says:

    Absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made from scratch! Me and my teenage addeda little sea salt to the top of our cookies! So yummy!!!!

    August 2, 2023
  12. Chari btas says:

    Uhmm whats the equipment you use??

    November 20, 2023
  13. I really found this pretty easy and helpful.
    Thanks for sharing

    January 27, 2024
  14. Made some for my first time baking, it was really easy and my parents and friends really liked them. It’s a very basic recipe and you can even modify it to improve it by just adding new things to the recipe. 10/10 would recommend for something quick and easy!

    March 11, 2024
  15. Great recipe loved your YouTube video. I only measured 1 cup of flower and then added a little bit at a time for the right creamy texture. Also after blending the butter sugar, I blended in the salt and baking soda at the same time I added the egg and vanilla. Turned out awesome. First time my butter was halfway melted. I’m chilling my second batch now with only softened butter I left out over night at 78 fahrenheit. Doing this took a tad bit less flour for the same texture. Looks good again so

    May 26, 2024
  16. After trying other recipes, i can promise you, these chocolate chip cookies are the best I’ve ever tried.

    July 3, 2024
  17. 5 stars
    These cookies are delicious! I got multiple compliments and people asking me if I can make more. Even without some of the proper measurements, it still tastes great!

    September 4, 2024
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