Discover the secret to incredibly chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of soft centers and crisp edges, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Author:David Bako
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an even chewier cookie, use a higher ratio of brown sugar to granulated sugar.
Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
Using a mix of chocolate chip types can add depth to the flavor.