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Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Perfect Soft Centers and Crispy Edges

Three golden brown, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookies loaded with melted chocolate chunks on a white square plate.
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Follow this foolproof recipe to create bakery style chocolate chip cookies that are thick, soft in the center, and have slightly crispy edges. This recipe guarantees the best chewy chocolate chip cookies every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaked sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a chewy texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly press the dough balls down in the center.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should look golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked for maximum chewiness.
  9. Remove from the oven. If desired, immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaked sea salt on top of each cookie.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows the soft centers to set properly.

Notes

  • For the best chewy chocolate chip cookies, use mostly brown sugar, as the molasses content adds moisture and chew.
  • Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much, resulting in thicker cookies.
  • Use a mix of chocolate chips (like milk and semi-sweet) for a more complex, gooey chocolate flavor.

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