Description
These Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect indulgence with a soft, chewy center and golden, slightly crispy edges. Easy to make, they combine buttery dough with plenty of semisweet chocolate chips, resulting in irresistible homemade cookies that are ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a light texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough—about 1.5 tablespoons each—onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center for optimal chewiness.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or substitute chocolate chips with chunks for a different texture.
