Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

June 11, 2013 By Nicole Harris 22 Comments

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I am always on the lookout for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. Who isn’t, Right? Although I have a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that I have used for years, this is a great Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.

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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are so fluffy and delicious! The only change that I have made is that I use 1 tsp of cornstarch instead of 2 tsp. But, that is just my preference. The original recipe is absolutely wonderful as is.

These cookies from Apple A Dayare described as theBest-Ever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, thanks to a ‘secret ingredient’. Well, that caught my attention so I gave them a try and was not disappointed!

Ingredients Needed For Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies(screenshot for grocery list)

3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips

How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In the large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy and light in color. Add egg and vanilla, mix.
Mix in flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks.
Using a standard-sized cookie scoop, drop dough onto a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are barely golden brown.
Let cool, on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Yield: 36

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

I am always on the lookout for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. Who isn't, Right? Although I have a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that I have used for years, this is a great Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.

Ingredients

3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In the large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy and light in color. Add egg and vanilla, mix.
Mix in flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks.
Using a standard-sized cookie scoop, drop dough onto a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are barely golden brown.
Let cool, on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

Recipe makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Information

Yield 36Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 109Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 15mgSodium 76mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 2g

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Tanya says
June 12, 2013 at

Nothing wrong with being a little lazy! Love a tried and true recipe! Thanks for sharing Nicole!
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 12, 2013 at
  
  Funny that my ‘lazy’ post still takes a couple of hours to do if you account for photos, editing and writing the post. I think I may just be super slow 😛
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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
June 14, 2013 at

Oh, wow! These look sooo gooey, soft and perfectly chewy. I love ’em!
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 15, 2013 at
  
  Thanks! They are so soft and delicious!
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Kelsey says
June 14, 2013 at

What a nice write up! Thank you so much for all the blog love. Your series of “disappearing cookie” pics is so adorable!
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 15, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Kelsey! I’m glad you liked the post and the pics. Thanks for this recipe, it is super tasty!
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Tara from The Magnolia Barn says
June 17, 2013 at

These look delicious! I’m excited to try them.
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 18, 2013 at
  
  Hi Tara! I hope you enjoy these cookies. This was a nice change from my all-time favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. These come out so super soft and fluffy!
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Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says
June 19, 2013 at

This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
Hosted by:
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We hope to see you there!
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Daniel @ TickleMyTastebuds says
June 20, 2013 at

A cookie.. for me? Oh, how can I refuse!
Not going to lie.. definitely craving cookies right now!
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 21, 2013 at
  
  I hope you enjoy! I’m always craving cookies 😉
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Anna Rodriguez says
August 23, 2013 at

These really are the BOMB DIGGITY!!! I will never try another chocolate chip cookie again!! Thanks Nicole!!
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- Nicole Harris says
  August 25, 2013 at
  
  I’m glad you like them! They are so soft and fluffy. Thanks for stopping by, Anna 🙂
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Elizabeth @ Inspirich says
December 19, 2013 at

This is the best idea. I love baking in my Style.I`m from Italy miss skillet baking Pretty cool indeed.
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Becky says
June 7, 2014 at

I was excited to make cookies today for my 2 sick boys, but was disappointed with the final product. The cookies did not come out as pictured above. They came out looking like the ones on the recipe link page. I will say they are light in color and fluffy like others posted. Guess I was looking for a more chewy cookie like the picture above looks like. Thanks and I’ll still keep checking out posts.
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 7, 2014 at
  
  Aww man, I’m sorry to hear these cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The only change I made to the original recipe was to decrease the corn starch from 2 teaspoons to 1 teaspoon. I too enjoy a light yet chewy cookie. I’m wondering if you noticed the reference I made to the recipe change. If not, maybe I should post the entire recipe directly on my site with the noted changes. Thanks for your feedback 🙂
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Lily says
June 21, 2014 at

Just made these and oh my goodness. They’re incredible. And they got rave reviews. Thank you!!
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- Nicole Harris says
  June 22, 2014 at
  
  So glad they were a hit!!!
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Gisele says
August 3, 2014 at

Just made these cookies, and they are fluffy and chewy! They do taste like dough/flour. Other than that they are really good and they are quick and easy to make!
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Cindy says
December 18, 2014 at

These were easy and great!
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kathy says
September 22, 2015 at

I made these and they can out just as name “soft” however they tasted flour-y and a bit bland. I made these exactly as written above so I can’t figure out why this happened. Any advise ladies(or guys)?
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- Nicole Harris says
  September 24, 2015 at
  
  Maybe you just need a little more flavor. I have heard that adding almond extract to cookie dough gives it a nice flavor. Just a thought 🙂
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