Neighbor Judy Chocolate chip cookies

Here’s the classic “Neighbor Judy” Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe—an old-fashioned, soft-center, slightly crisp-edge cookie that’s often passed around in communities 🍪

Neighbor Judy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)

Instructions

1. Cream butter & sugars
   Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add eggs & vanilla
   Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

3. Combine dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Mix dough
   Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

   • Drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets

   • Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft

6. Cool
   Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Neighbor Judy Tips

• Softer cookies: Slightly underbake

• Thicker cookies: Chill dough 30–60 minutes

• Extra flavor: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• Bakery look: Press a few extra chips on top before baking

If you’d like, I can also give you a crispy version, brown-butter twist, or small-batch recipe 😊