The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Have you ever bitten into a Chocolate Chip Cookie so perfect that it transported you back to childhood? That magical combination of melty chocolate chunks nestled in a tender, buttery cookie that’s crisp at the edges yet delightfully soft in the center? Our quest for cookie perfection ends today with this foolproof recipe for the most incredible soft and chewy cookies, best cookie recipe, homemade cookies you’ll ever make. These chocolate chip cookies have been tested and perfected through dozens of batches to create the ideal texture, flavor, and chocolate-to-cookie ratio that will impress friends and family alike.

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Pro Tip: For extra depth of flavor, try using ½ cup of dark brown sugar and ¼ cup of light brown sugar instead of all light brown sugar. The molasses content creates a richer cookie with more complex caramel notes.