Name: Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting from the oven, making your stomach growl with anticipation. The soft, chewy centers, the crispy edges, the sweetness that explodes in your mouth – it’s a sensory experience like no other. And when it comes to classic comfort cookies, few can compete with the timeless allure of a well-baked soft chocolate chip sugar cookie.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just beginning to experiment with your culinary skills, these cookies offer a perfect blend of flavor, texture, and ease of preparation. If you’re looking for more inspiration to take your baking to the next level, be sure to check out my other favorite recipe for Soft Cinnamon Swirl Buns, a sweet breakfast treat that’s sure to become a new family favorite.

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All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Brown sugar

Eggs

Unsalted butter

Pure vanilla extract

Semisweet chocolate chips

Salt

Baking powder

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe’s secret to softness lies in the use of a combination of granulated and brown sugar, which provides the perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness.
The use of room temperature ingredients ensures that the dough comes together smoothly and evenly, reducing the risk of overmixing and resulting in a more tender crumb.
The addition of pure vanilla extract gives the cookies a rich, creamy flavor that complements the sweetness of the sugar and the depth of the chocolate chips.

Key Ingredients

When it comes to baking, the quality of your ingredients can make all the difference. For these soft chocolate chip sugar cookies, I always recommend using high-quality, pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.

As for the chocolate chips, I prefer to use a high-cocoa-content chocolate for the deepest, richest flavor. If you can’t find high-cocoa-content chocolate, you can substitute with a combination of milk chocolate and dark chocolate for a slightly sweeter taste.

Soft chocolate chip sugar cookies: Cookie broken in half.

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Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

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Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 cupssemisweet chocolate chips

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour mixture) until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the cookie on a baking sheet and warm in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy on the outside and still chewy on the inside.