There’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie – warm, buttery, and filled with melty chocolate in every bite! These cookies are everything you want in a classic treat – thick, chewy centers, lightly golden edges, and a rich, homemade flavor that feels like pure comfort!

The Secret to Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies!

My Mom and Grandma are like pioneer women… minus living in the middle of nowhere. They freeze and/or can everything you can imagine. So naturally just about everything they make is homemade.

My Mom tells the story of when my sister and I were little, we asked her if we could try store bought cookies. She was mortified! She worked so hard at making everything from scratch for us! We didn’t appreciate the work she put into her home cooked meals until we became adults ourselves.

Why this Recipe Works:

• Pudding Mix = Ultimate Softness – The instant vanilla pudding mix is the secret ingredient that sets this recipe apart.
• Brown Sugar Keeps Cookies Chewy – Using more brown sugar than white sugar is key because it contains molasses, which adds moisture.
• Baking Technique Locks in the Softness – This recipe is designed with technique in mind. The cookies are baked until edges are set, but centers stay soft.

Looking for more classic cookie recipes? Everyone loves Oatmeal Scotchies, Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and Soft & Chewy M&M Cookies, too!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup Butter (Softened) – Helps create air pockets when creamed with sugar for a lighter cookie.
• 1/4 cup White Sugar – Provides sweetness and crisp edges.
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar – Gives a deeper, caramel-like flavor and keeps the cookies soft longer.
• 1 tsp Vanilla – Enhances overall flavor with a warm, sweet aroma.
• 1 (3.4 oz) package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix – The ‘secret ingredient’ for extra-soft, thick, chewy cookies.
• 2 Eggs – Acts as a binder to hold ingredients together.
• 2 1/4 cup Flour – Provides the structure and body of the cookies.
• 1 tsp Baking Soda – Helps cookies rise and stay soft.
• 2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips – Adds sweet, creamy chocolate flavor.

How to Make The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Combine 1 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 (3.4 oz) package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix until smooth and creamy. 
3. Beat in 2 eggs. 
4. Combine 2 1/4 cup flour and 1 tsp baking soda. Gradually pour flour/baking soda mixture into the batter. Beat until cookie dough forms.
5. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips. 
6. Place 1 1/2 tbsp size scoops of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies to spread.
7. Bake for 8 minutes.

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• Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
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