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Easy Soft and Chewy Cookies Recipe No Mixer Needed for Perfect Baking

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A straightforward, reliable recipe for soft and chewy cookies that requires no mixer, using simple pantry staples and hand mixing for perfect texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  3. Add the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the bowl. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated and the dough looks glossy and thick.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently but thoroughly until all flour is mixed in and the dough holds together.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, reserving a few to press on top of each cookie before baking.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough mounds about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press a few extra chocolate chips onto each mound.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 15 minutes before scooping can help control spreading. Use cooler butter for softer cookies. Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery look. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to keep them chewy.

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