There’s nothing better than warm, soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies — especially on a cozy afternoon with the kids. This recipe is PERFECT for busy moms because it’s simple, quick, and uses ingredients you already have at home.
These chocolate chip cookies are:
✔ soft in the center
✔ slightly chewy around the edges
✔ buttery
✔ loaded with chocolate
✔ ready in 20 minutes
Let’s bake! 🍪✨
⭐ Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped chocolate for melty pools
- Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
⭐ Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
✔ flour
✔ baking soda
✔ salt
Set aside.
3. Cream Butter + Sugars
In a large bowl (or mixer), cream together:
- softened butter
- brown sugar
- white sugar
Beat for 1–2 minutes until fluffy and light.
4. Add Eggs + Vanilla
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth.
5. Add Dry to Wet
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Do NOT overmix.
6. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips (and chopped chocolate, if using).
7. Scoop + Bake
Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tbsp each).
Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the center looks slightly undercooked.
8. Cool + Enjoy
Let cookies cool for 10 minutes on the tray.
Sprinkle sea salt if desired.
Enjoy warm!
⭐ Tips for the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use brown sugar → keeps cookies soft
- Underbake slightly → centers stay chewy
- Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking → bakery-style cookies
- Chill the dough (30 minutes) if you want thicker cookies
- Use room temperature butter — not melted
⭐ Why Moms Love This Recipe
✔ Kids can help mix
✔ Takes under 20 minutes
✔ Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or weekend treats
✔ Delicious, soft, cozy and simple
Storage
- Room temp: up to 4 days in a sealed container
- Frozen dough balls: 3 months (bake frozen + add 1–2 minutes)
- Baked cookies: freeze up to 2 months
Final Thoughts
These soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies are a family favorite and perfect for any cozy day at home. They’re quick, easy, and always turn out perfectly — even if you’re baking with toddlers climbing the counters.
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