Recipe

Featured Snippet: Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate homemade treat — crisp on the edges, gooey in the center, and packed with rich chocolate flavor.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling your kitchen. 🍫✨ Crispy edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate chips make these cookies a timeless favorite. Whether you’re baking for a weekend snack, a family gathering, or just a cozy night in, these cookies always hit the sweet spot.

For an extra touch of indulgence, use your Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater to grate chocolate or nuts directly into the cookie dough. This simple kitchen gadget helps you achieve evenly grated toppings that melt beautifully — enhancing both texture and flavor.

🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need

✔️ 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
✔️ 1 tsp baking soda
✔️ ½ tsp salt
✔️ ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
✔️ ¾ cup brown sugar
✔️ ½ cup white sugar
✔️ 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
✔️ 2 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ 1½ cups chocolate chips 🍫
✔️ Optional: grated dark chocolate or chopped walnuts using a manual cheese grater

👩🍳 How to Make Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
4️⃣ Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla extract. Stir until creamy.
5️⃣ Gradually fold in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
6️⃣ Mix in chocolate chips and freshly grated chocolate for extra richness.
7️⃣ Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet.
8️⃣ Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
9️⃣ Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Enjoy warm and gooey perfection!

💡 Pro Tips for Bakery-Level Cookies

✨ Use a rotary cheese grater: It’s perfect for grating chocolate, nuts, or even zest for cookies.
✨ Chill the dough: Keeps cookies thick and chewy.
✨ Don’t overbake: Cookies should look slightly underdone when you take them out.
✨ Experiment with toppings: Try grated white chocolate, almonds, or coconut for variety.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve your soft chocolate chip cookies warm with a glass of milk 🥛, a drizzle of melted chocolate grated with your Geedel manual grater, or a scoop of ice cream 🍨. They also make adorable edible gifts for holidays or birthdays — sweet, simple, and always loved.

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🌍 Source Inspiration

Inspired by Sally’s Baking Addiction and Taste of Home, this recipe combines comfort baking with smart kitchen tools — proving that even simple desserts can look and taste gourmet.