Perfect Bakery-Style Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies have crisp edges and soft, gooey centers with pockets of melted chocolate, delivering nostalgic comfort and bakery-quality results at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula, reserving a few to press on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough balls about 2 tablespoons (30g) each onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and develop flavor. Use a mix of brown and white sugar for perfect chewiness and crisp edges. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. If cookies spread too much, chill butter longer or add a tablespoon of extra flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Protein: 2
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