Hi Bold Bakers! People have very specific cookie tastes. Some people like crispy chocolate chip cookies that have a nice crunch, others like a chewy chocolate chip, and then some want a thick, soft cookie but no gooey center. Already have an account? I’m no stranger to whipping up recipes to please all Chocolate Chip Cookie camps, and this one goes out to those soft chocolate chip cookie fans — also known as cakey chocolate chip cookies! The texture is everything with this recipe. These cookies aren’t chewy, there’s no gooey center, and they’re not crispy. They are soft, moist, thick, and the perfect companion to a glass of ice-cold milk.
What Are Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Don’t get cakey or soft chocolate chip cookies confused with chewy. While I think chewy chocolate chip cookies are amazing, these cake-like cookies aren’t a recipe to sleep on! This homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe yields a chocolatey cookie that turns out incredibly soft, almost like you’re biting into a perfectly baked cake, filled with wonderful chocolate chip pockets. We use more flour and leavening in this recipe so the cookies can bake a lot like a cake — with a rise.
What You Need To Make Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Measuring cups and spoons Baking sheets Parchment paper Mixing bowls
How To Make Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ready to make the softest chocolate chip cookies ever? Here’s how you make cakey chocolate chip cookies (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can make this dough up to 5 days in advance and store it in your refrigerator. The longer you let your cookie dough age, the better flavor and texture it will have! You want to use good quality chocolate. I like to use bittersweet chocolate to balance the sugars. When it comes to baking, you almost always want to be sure your ingredients, including the butter and eggs, are at room temperature. This yields even mixing and better texture. Scoop the dough and freeze it flat on a tray. Once frozen, pack them up and have cookies ready to be baked fresh whenever you want! If you don’t eat eggs, replace them with flax eggs. Check out my 7 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking Recipes & How to Use Them guide.
How Do I Store Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies?
You can store any leftover chocolate chip cookies you have in an airtight container for up to 3 days. As I mentioned in my tips above, you can also freeze the scoop and freeze the dough and have fresh baked cookies whenever you want!
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And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
