Soft-Baked Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Tender and fluffy vanilla-infused cookies bursting with semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for a classic sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar 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 190 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 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (227g), softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine salt
2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp pure vanilla extract until combined.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp fine salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Step 6: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.