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The Best Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (Bakery Style, No Chill)

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Make the ultimate chocolate chip cookies that are thick, soft, and chewy with slightly crisp edges. This reliable recipe requires no dough chilling time, giving you bakery-style cookies fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air for a better texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose 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 or chunks using a spatula.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, do not flatten the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should look golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt, if using.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, use cold butter instead of softened butter, but increase the mixing time slightly to ensure everything combines.
  • If you prefer a deeper, nuttier flavor, brown the butter before cooling and using it in the recipe.
  • Use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bars for varied melt patterns.

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