Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe For Beginners - Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Gather 'round, cookie lovers! It's time to whip up a batch of soft chocolate chip cookies that are sure to melt your heart (and maybe your waistband). These delightful treats are like little hugs for your mouth, so let's dive right into the deliciousness!

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft!)

What’s better than the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house? Not much, my friends! Get ready to embark on a sweet journey with these soft chocolate chip cookies that will knock your socks off!

Now, before we can pop those puppies in the oven, let's make sure we've got all our ingredients in check. Here’s what you’ll need for this magical cookie-making adventure:

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Alright, folks, time to roll up those sleeves and get to work!

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper because we want those cookies to glide off like a swan!
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it's light and fluffy. We want it to be as happy as a puppy in a pile of leaves!
3. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Feel free to dance a little while doing this; it’s encouraged!
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined, but don’t go overboard. We’re not making dough bricks!
5. Fold in those delightful chocolate chips. Seriously, don’t skimp on these little morsels of joy!
6. Scoop tablespoons of cookie dough onto your lined baking sheets, leaving enough space between them so they can do their cookie dance (about 2 inches apart).
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. They will be soft in the center... and that’s how we like it!
8. Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Or, you know, eat them warm. No judgment here!

And there you have it! A batch of soft chocolate chip cookies that are as comforting as your favorite blanket on a rainy day. Grab a glass of milk, dive in, and nibble your way to cookie bliss!