Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Chewy & Soft)

These are classic chocolate chip cookies with a chewy, soft center and slightly crisp edges — a nostalgic favorite that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups (all-purpose) flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• (Optional tip) A bit of cornstarch helps tenderize and add chewiness

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (≈ 175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl (or stand mixer), cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour mixture) until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. (Optional but recommended) Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour to help control spread.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough (or use a cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers are still soft.
10. After removing from the oven, let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (or eat warm!).