Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft baked chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, perfectly crisp on the edges, and so easy to make. With just 10 ingredients and about 30 minutes, you’ll have warm, bakery-style cookies at home—no chilling required!

Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings: 24
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
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Ingredients

2 ¼ cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix (secret ingredient)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, with a hand mixer beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs, vanilla pudding mix and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
Slowly add dry ingredients, mix until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden but the center looks slightly soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to cooling rack.
Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Substitutions

Additional mix-ins: Change up the recipe by substituting chocolate chips for nuts, caramel bits or candy pieces.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Can I freeze the dough?

Absolutely! Freeze dough balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding 2 minutes to the baking time.

How do I make them crispier?

Bake for 2–3 extra minutes for crispier edges while keeping the center soft.

If you’re searching for the best soft chocolate chip cookies, this is the recipe you need! These cookies are a family favorite, and my kids ask for them on repeat because they’re perfectly soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. The secret? Instant vanilla pudding mix! It’s the key ingredient that creates a tender, bakery-style texture that keeps everyone coming back for more.

This recipe is also the perfect base for customizing with your favorite mix-ins—think M&M’s, nuts, or even white chocolate chips. Once you try these cookies, they’ll become your go-to for every occasion!

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