Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy, Chewy Recipe
Soft batch chocolate chip cookies are thick, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips. Made with a combination of butter and cream cheese (in some recipes) or melted butter for extra softness, these cookies have a tender crumb and a rich, buttery flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup cream cheese optional for extra softness
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter, cream cheese (if using), and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours to prevent spread.
- Scoop cookie dough into balls and place on baking sheet spaced apart.
- Bake 8-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake; cookies will continue to firm as they cool. Chilling dough helps maintain thickness and softness.