Best 8 Ultra Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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In the quest for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, softness often takes center stage. Biting into a perfectly soft, chewy, and gooey chocolate chip cookie is an experience that brings joy to cookie enthusiasts around the world. Whether you prefer thick and fluffy or thin and crispy, there are techniques and ingredients that can help you achieve the ultimate in soft chocolate chip cookies. This comprehensive guide will delve into the secrets of achieving ultra soft chocolate chip cookies, exploring the role of ingredients, proper mixing methods, baking techniques, and even storage tips. Get ready to embark on a journey to create the softest, most indulgent chocolate chip cookies that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These are THE BEST soft chocolate chip cookies! No chilling required. Just ultra thick, soft, classic chocolate chip cookies!

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons of salted butter
1/2 cup white sugar (I like to use raw cane sugar with a coarser texture)(affiliate link)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (more as needed - see video)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (but I always add a little extra)
3/4 cup chocolate chips (I use a combination of chocolate chips and chocolate chunks)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds to just barely melt it. It shouldn't be hot - but it should be almost entirely in liquid form.
  • Using a stand mixer or electric beaters, beat the butter with the sugars until creamy. Add the vanilla and the egg; beat on low speed until just incorporated - 10-15 seconds or so (if you beat the egg for too long, the cookies will be stiff).
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until crumbles form. Use your hands to press the crumbles together into a dough. It should form one large ball that is easy to handle (right at the stage between "wet" dough and "dry" dough). Add the chocolate chips and incorporate with your hands.
  • Roll the dough into 12 large balls (or 9 for HUGELY awesome cookies) and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the cookies look puffy and dry and just barely golden. Warning, friends: DO NOT OVERBAKE. This advice is probably written on every cookie recipe everywhere, but this is essential for keeping the cookies soft. Take them out even if they look like they're not done yet (see picture in the post). They'll be pale and puffy.
  • Let them cool on the pan for a good 30 minutes or so (I mean, okay, eat four or five but then let the rest of them cool). They will sink down and turn into these dense, buttery, soft cookies that are the best in all the land. These should stay soft for many days if kept in an airtight container. I also like to freeze them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Sugar 20.5 g, Sodium 169.3 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Chocolate chip cookies are a go-to favorite dessert, sweet snack, or after-school treat. This cookie-which is made in the soft and chewy style-gives you both the nostalgia of childhood bake sales and the satisfying, grown-up flavors of dark chocolate. After just three steps and a quick bake in the oven, the only thing you'll need is a glass of cold milk or frothy coffee.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in the upper and lower third positions. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix to combine. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, drop heaping portions of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

AWARD WINNING SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Everybody wants this recipe when I take them in for a carry-in. To make them award winning, my daughter, Tegan, made them for a cookie baking contest and won a red ribbon! You can use any flavor pudding you like for this recipe.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 115.8 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 to 10 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) really cold butter, cut into cubes
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups dark chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer to beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar on low speed, about 30 seconds. Add in the eggs one at a time. Add the dry ingredients a little at time and beat to combine. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the dark chocolate chips for the topping, then mix in the remaining dark chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
  • Portion extra-large balls of dough with a 1-cup ice cream scoop on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. With the reserved dark chocolate chips, press a few chips right on top of each ball. This will help to get little pools of chocolate. Place 4 to 5 balls of dough on each prepared baking sheet and place in the freezer for at least an hour and up to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake one sheet of cookies at a time, until the edges and spots on top are golden but the insides are still slightly doughy, 15 to 18 minutes.

ULTRA SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This is my twist on a recipe called "award winning chocolate chip cookies". These cookies are perfect-- they stay soft for days (that is, if they last that long)!

Provided by dulce_amore

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup M&M's or 1/2 cup Reese's pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg. Sift together the flours and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Slowly blend in the flour mixture followed by the rolled oats. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and M&M's or Reese's.
  • Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies just start to turn golden. Cool on wire rack.
  • *Note: can use any flavor instant pudding, and sugar-free versions as well. My favorite is one package vanilla and one package butterscotch, but I've also used pistachio and added green food coloring for St. Patrick's Day.
  • *Note: the measurements on the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and M&M's or Reese's are just estimates--- I usually just pour some in and stir, then add more as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 209.6, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.9, Protein 3

THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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There are a few secrets to the best classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Number one: Don't use chips; instead, opt for a mix of milk or semisweet and dark chocolate chunks. The second is to let the dough rest overnight or longer for a more complex, toffee-like flavor. Lastly, use an ice cream scooper to get even-sized cookies every time. And that's it! With these little tweaks, the result is a cookie that's textured on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. Absolutely perfect!

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
4 oz dark chocolate chunk, or your preference

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
  • Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to barely brown.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Bookmark this recipe as your new go-to option for delicious, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies made from scratch. This simple recipe produces an extra-large batch of cookies, perfect for bringing to any-size gathering, gifting to a friend or setting out on the counter at home for the whole family to enjoy. The best chocolate chip cookies don't have to come from the bakery down the street-they can be created and perfected right from your own kitchen and with ingredients you likely already have on hand in your pantry. Don't forget to slow down when baking this delicious and classic recipe, and just enjoy the process of making these amazing homemade cookies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 to 24 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended. Beat in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES I



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This is one of our favorite soft cookies, which my husband loves. I got this from a friend many years back and have made it often.

Provided by Sandy G.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar and shortening until smooth and fluffy. Beat eggs and add baking soda which has been dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water.
  • Sift flour and salt together and add to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla and fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 212.8 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies. Look for chocolate chips that are made with real chocolate and have a high cocoa content.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give the cookies a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

These ultra-soft chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious, homemade cookie, give this recipe a try.

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