The Only Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
If you love soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and a gooey center, this is THE recipe. No chilling required, no complicated steps — just perfect cookies every single time.
Golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with melted chocolate, these cookies taste better than any bakery version and stay soft for days.
⭐ Why This Cookie Recipe Is a Must
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Soft & chewy texture
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No chilling required
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Ready in 25 minutes
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Made with simple pantry ingredients
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Perfect for beginners
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
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¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 ½ cups chocolate chips
👩🍳 How to Make Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mix until just combined — do NOT overmix.
Step 3: Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips generously.
Step 4: Bake
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
Step 5: Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.
🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
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Melted butter = chewy texture
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Brown sugar keeps cookies soft
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Slightly underbake for gooey centers
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Use good-quality chocolate
🔄 Variations You’ll Love
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Double chocolate cookies
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Walnut chocolate chip cookies
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Sea salt chocolate chip cookies
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White chocolate & macadamia
❓ FAQ (SEO Friendly)
Why are my cookies flat?
Butter too hot or overmixing the dough.
Can I freeze cookie dough?
Yes! Freeze up to 2 months.
How long do cookies stay soft?
Up to 4 days in an airtight container.