Description
Bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with soft centers, crisp edges, and plenty of milk chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (333 g) salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (173 g) granulated sugar
- 1½ cups (369 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4½ cups (684 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (400 g) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop large dough portions (about ¼ cup each) onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Slightly underbake for soft centers.
- Chill dough briefly if cookies spread too much.
- Use milk chocolate for classic flavor.
- Add extra chips on top before baking for bakery-style appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12