Soft-Baked Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Tender, fluffy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of sweet dough and rich chocolate, ideal for any cookie lover. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 24 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips evenly.
Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 8: Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft; remove from oven and let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.