Chewy Thick Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and thick chocolate chip cookies with a bakery-style texture that balances a sturdy edge and a tender, melty center. Easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft and puffy.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for at least 1 hour is crucial to achieve the chewy, thick texture and prevent spreading. Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth mixing. Avoid overmixing once flour is added to prevent tough cookies. Baking time is important; pull cookies when centers are still soft to avoid dryness. Dough can be frozen for later baking, adding a couple of extra minutes to bake time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
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