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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Chewy)

These Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this classic cookie recipe is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop onto baking sheet.
  8. Bake 9–11 minutes.
  9. Cool and serve.

Notes

  • Slightly underbake for soft centers.
  • Chill dough for thicker cookies.
  • Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.