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Best Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies! Pure Nirvana

Best Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft-batch chocolate chip cookies represent classic American baking perfection with their rich, decadent texture achieved through partially melted butter technique. They deliver crispy edges while maintaining a tender, almost gooey center that's pure cookie nirvana. Each bite is packed with melty chocolate goodness from the generous amount of chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (+ 2 extra tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or sea salt
  • 3 cups chocolate chips (any variation)

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Partially melt butter: microwave it halfway or place it in a metal bowl in the preheating oven until half melted. Let cool.
  3. Beat cooled butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and eggs one at a time.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until combined. If dough is too wet, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time (no more than 3 tablespoons extra).
  5. Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop dough (1/4 cup for large cookies, 1.5 tablespoons for medium) onto baking sheets, spacing for spreading. Press slightly and add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  6. Bake one tray at a time: 10–12 minutes for large cookies, 8–9 minutes for small. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. Store in an airtight container. Makes 1 dozen large or 2 dozen small cookies.

Notes

The partially melted butter technique is crucial for perfect texture. Dough consistency may need adjustment with extra flour depending on humidity. Bake one tray at a time for even results.