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You only need one chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe in your life and this is it. Soft, chewy, and full of flavor, these cookies will transport you back to childhood.
With their soft, tender centers, slightly crispy edges, and gooey pockets of chocolate, our chewy chocolate chip cookies represent the epitome of baking perfection.
Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Read on for frequently asked questions, how to photos, and a video tutorial showing how to make these perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies.
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
Here's what you need to whip these beauties together:
- Butter
- White Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Milk Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy FAQ's
Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions with this recipe.
Can I refrigerate cookie dough made with Crisco before baking?
Yes, you can refrigerate cookie dough made with Crisco before baking. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) before baking can help enhance the chewy texture of the cookies. It allows the fats in the Crisco to solidify, resulting in less spread during baking and a chewier cookie. Simply cover the dough with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container before refrigerating.
Can I substitute butter-flavored Crisco for butter in my chocolate chip cookie recipe?
Yes, you can substitute butter-flavored Crisco with butter in your chocolate chip cookie recipe. Butter-flavored Crisco is a solid vegetable shortening with a buttery taste, and it can be used as a 1:1 replacement for butter.
How do I achieve a chewy texture in my chocolate chip cookies?
To achieve a chewy texture in your chocolate chip cookies, consider the following tips:
- Using brown sugar or a combination of brown and white sugar (as we do in this recipe) helps, as brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough; overmixing can lead to a tougher texture.
- Bake the cookies at a slightly lower temperature (around 325-350°F or 160-180°C) for a slightly longer time to allow the cookies to spread and bake more evenly without becoming too crisp.
How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
You ready for the easy steps to make this recipe? Let's do this.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown, do not over bake. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Pretty Providence
Cost: $10
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Equipment
Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter Flavored Shortening
- ¾ Cup White Sugar
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Milk Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown, do not over bake. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies freeze well. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Happy eating friends.
xo,
This post was originally posted March 14, 2012 and has been updated with better photos, video and more detailed information.
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Reader Interactions
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Sha
This is indeed full of flavors. Perfect for satisfying my guests! Such a keeper!Reply
Lindsey H
These have been my go-to recipe for months now. They are perfect every time!Reply
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These are my go to recipe for cookies, they are just so good.Reply
Dina
Just made this. My whole family loves itReply
Jessica
I'm so glad! Thanks Dina
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Melissa McArthur
These are the greatest, softest, ever!Reply
Bryce
Delicious cookiesReply
Andrea La Hoz
Best cookies everReply
Jessica
SO glad you liked them!
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Kim
Im not a huge choc. Chip cookie lover, but these sure are a family favorite!Reply
lauren
chewy and delicious just like I like them!Reply
Jessica
Yay! I'm so glad! Thanks so much :)
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Liz
Thanks for a simple and yummy chocolate chip cookie recipe!Reply
Jessica
you are so welcome!
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Jessica @ Pretty Providence
thank you so much!! we sure think so :)
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Me
Well-named recipe!
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Rhonda
This is the nestle tollhouse recipe it calls for either butter or shortening, my family has been using shortening for as long as I can remember.
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prettyprovidence
No way! It is so good huh? I will go link to their recipe!
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Anonymous
substitute the butter flavoured shortening for real butter and it's the nestle toll house chocolate cookie recipe YUMMY!!!
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Noe
I have JUST found this and... CAN'T WAIT to try it! ... Thanks Girls!
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