Dive into the ultimate cookie experience with these Soft, Chewy, and Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whether you’re baking a batch for a cozy night in or for a joyful gathering, these cookies are sure to delight anyone looking for that perfect sweet treat. Combining the tenderness of a cake with the classic appeal of chocolate chip cookies, this recipe offers a satisfying texture and rich flavor.
Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies that promise to be as delightful to make as they are to eat.
Perfectly Balanced Texture and Flavor: Every Cookie Lover’s Dream
Achieving the perfect soft, chewy, and cakey texture might seem like a culinary challenge, but with the right approach, it’s wonderfully simple. Here are some tips to ensure your cookies turn out perfectly every time:
- Cream Thoroughly: Start by creaming the butter and sugars together until they are light and fluffy to introduce just the right amount of air into your dough.
- Avoid Overmixing: Once you add your dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated to keep the texture soft and tender.
- Consistent Sizing: Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to ensure all your cookies are the same size for even baking.
- Watch the Oven: Bake just until the edges start to turn golden. The centers will firm up as they cool, maintaining that sought-after chewy texture.

Recipe for Soft, Chewy, and Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 24 cookies
- Equipment needed: Baking sheets, parchment paper, mixing bowls
Prepare for a baking session that’s as fun as it is rewarding with these delightful cookies.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Prepare Your Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ready to Indulge!
Once they’re cool, these Soft, Chewy, and Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready to serve. Each bite is a perfect blend of sweet flavors and satisfying textures, making them ideal for any cookie lover. Enjoy these cookies as a delightful snack, a sweet end to a meal, or as a special treat to share with friends and family. They’re sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!
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Soft, Chewy and Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prepare for a baking session that’s as fun as it is rewarding with these delightful cookies.
- Total Time: 24 minute
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
