Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, thick cookies loaded with chocolate chips for a classic homemade treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
09 - 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips evenly using a spatula.
07 - Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to place rounded dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
09 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Melted butter means no waiting for sticks to soften, so you can go from craving to cookie in under thirty minutes flat.
- The centers stay pillowy while the edges turn that perfect shade of golden, giving you the best of both textures in every single bite.
02 -
- Overmixing the dough once the flour goes in develops gluten and turns chewy cookies tough, so stop stirring the second no dry streaks remain.
- Chilling the dough for thirty minutes before scooping makes the cookies thicker and intensifies the flavor, and it is absolutely worth the wait if you have the time.
03 -
- Tap the baking sheet gently on the counter right when it comes out of the oven to settle the cookies and create those perfectly wrinkled tops.
- A tiny pinch of flaky salt on top of each warm cookie elevates the flavor from great to unforgettable.