Perfect Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a delightful crispy edge, just like from your favorite bakery.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips Can mix dark and milk chocolate chips for richer flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set this mix aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until the mixture is creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them with parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking. Don't overmix the dough after adding the flour.