A gooey chocolate chip cookie with melted chocolate and soft layers inside."

The Softest, Chewiest Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Bake

There’s something magical about baking cookies. The sweet smell wafting through the kitchen, the anticipation of that first bite, and the flood of memories that come with a warm cookie in hand. These soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies are not just a treat—they’re an experience. Perfectly golden, packed with gooey chocolate chips, and soft enough to melt in your mouth, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

And let’s be honest—there’s no better way to feel like a balabusta (Yiddish for the perfect homemaker) than serving up a batch of these beauties fresh from the oven!


Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s the lineup of pantry staples that turn into these heavenly cookies:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (12-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
    • Pro Tip: If you skip the nuts, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour to keep the dough texture just right.

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Prep for Baking

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat to keep things non-stick and easy to clean up.

 

2. Mix It Up

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Slowly add in the flour mixture, blending until just combined. Stir in the chocolate morsels—and the nuts, if you’re using them.


3. Stack and Chill

Here’s the secret to those bakery-style, thick, soft cookies: stack your dough and chill it. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and stack them high on the baking sheet (check out the photo above for reference). Refrigerate the dough mounds for at least an hour before baking.

Stacks of chocolate chip cookie dough on a baking sheet ready to be chilled and baked.


The Secret to That Gooey Center

Let’s talk about the koyture—that irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth center that makes these cookies unforgettable. When these cookies are baked just right, the edges turn lightly golden and crisp while the center stays soft and gooey.

A gooey chocolate chip cookie with melted chocolate and soft layers inside."

 

Here’s the trick: slightly underbake them. At 9 minutes, the edges should look set, but the middle will still look a little soft and undone. Don’t panic—this is exactly what you want! The residual heat from the baking sheet will finish setting the cookies as they cool, leaving you with a perfectly gooey koyture.


4. Bake to Perfection

Place the chilled cookie dough into the preheated oven and bake for 9 minutes, or until they’re just golden brown on the edges. Don’t worry if the centers look slightly underdone—they’ll finish setting as they cool.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Freshly baked soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack.


Why These Cookies Are So Special

Every bite of these cookies takes me back to childhood. The kitchen was always filled with laughter, warm smells, and an occasional taste test while no one was looking. These cookies have the perfect balance of gooey chocolate, soft dough, and a hint of crispness on the edges.

The trick of stacking the dough before baking is something I learned from a family friend—it’s a game changer! The result is a cookie so thick and soft that you’ll wonder how you ever made them differently.


Time to Enjoy!

Grab a glass of milk (or a coffee if you’re feeling grown-up), and enjoy these soft, chewy delights. Whether you’re baking them for a holiday, a family gathering, or just a Tuesday, these cookies will always bring a little extra joy to your day.

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