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Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookie

These Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies are thick, tender, and packed with gooey chips. With a buttery sugar cookie base, they’re ready in 30 minutes and perfect for anytime baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 22 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Gradually stir in dry ingredients just until dough forms.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions of dough and place on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the cornstarch—it’s key to the soft texture.
  • Avoid overbaking; cookies firm up as they cool.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
  • For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop.