The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m Inaya, and I grew up in Crete where I learned from my grandmother that the best recipes are simple, full of love, and meant to be shared. While Greece is famous for baklava and koulourakia, I’ve always adored classic American-style soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies. The first time I baked them, my kitchen smelled like happiness itself. The cookies were gooey, buttery, and comforting—everything I wanted in a homemade treat. Baking these cookies has now become one of my favorite ways to share joy with friends and family. Today, I’ll show you how to make the perfect soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth and keep everyone coming back for more.
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies, this recipe will be your go-to. They’re easy to make, require simple pantry ingredients, and deliver bakery-style results right at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cream the butter and sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. This step is key for soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies.
Step 2: Add the eggs and vanilla
Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
Step 3: Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Mix wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
Step 5: Add chocolate chips
Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
Step 6: Chill the dough
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading and ensures soft, chewy centers.
Step 7: Bake the cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
Step 8: Cool and enjoy
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
Serving Suggestions
These soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a glass of cold milk. You can also sandwich them with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert. They make a thoughtful homemade gift too—wrap them up in parchment paper and tie with ribbon for a sweet surprise.
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Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies are buttery, gooey, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they’ll quickly become your go-to cookie recipe.
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Cream the butter and sugars – Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
Add eggs & vanilla – Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Combine dry ingredients – Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Mix dough – Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients.
Add chocolate chips – Fold in chocolate chips.
Chill dough – Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes.
Cool & enjoy – Let rest on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For extra gooey cookies, pull them out slightly underbaked.
Use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for richer flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes chill
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Conclusion
Soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort bake. They’re simple to prepare, incredibly satisfying, and bring smiles to everyone who tries them. From my kitchen in Crete to yours, I hope this recipe becomes one of your family favorites. Because sometimes, happiness really does come in the form of warm cookies.
100-Word Short Story + Recipe
Hi, I’m Inaya from Crete, and baking has always been my way of sharing joy. One of my favorite recipes is soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies. They’re buttery, gooey, and melt in your mouth! Here’s a quick version: Cream 1 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar. Add 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla. Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips. Chill 30 mins. Bake scoops at 350°F for 10–12 mins. Pure happiness in every bite!