Description
These Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, flavorful, and packed with semisweet chocolate chips. With a perfect balance of brown and white sugars and a tender crumb, these cookies bake up golden at the edges with a delightfully chewy center. Ideal for satisfying any sweet tooth craving, they are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- 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. This step incorporates air and creates a light texture for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until the batter is well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which helps maintain the chewiness of the cookies.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure every bite has lots of chocolate.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft, preserving the chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, thick cookies, baking, dessert, classic cookies
