soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies

West Brooklyn, IL
Updated on Nov 21, 2010

I've been working on perfecting this recipe for years. I think I finally got it! These bake up chewy and soft, and don't spread out like most chocolate chip cookie recipes I've tried. I hope you enjoy and welcome the comments!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield about 32 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 sticks imperial margarine, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (can be imitation or pure)
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

How To Make soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 325*F.
  • Step 2
    Cream together margarine, sugars and butter, add eggs and mix just until incorporated.
  • Step 3
    Add flour and baking soda to wet mixture and mix.
  • Step 4
    Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
  • Step 5
    Roll into tablespoon sized balls and bake for 13 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Let cool for 1 minute before removing from pan. Cool on wire racks.
  • Step 7
    Makes about 32 cookies, give or take, depending on how many taste testers you have helping you.

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