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Bakery Style Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Chill)

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Make thick, bakery style chocolate chip cookies at home that are soft and chewy with gooey centers. This easy recipe requires no chilling time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of chips and chunks)
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined. The mixture will look like wet sand.
  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 flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Scoop the dough using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons per cookie) and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For thicker cookies, gently press the dough balls slightly inward to create a mound shape.
  8. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The edges should look set and golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked.
  9. Remove the baking sheets from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the cookies 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. This helps them set into a soft and chewy texture.

Notes

  • For the best gooey centers, use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bars.
  • If you prefer crispier edges, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.
  • This recipe uses melted butter, which helps create a chewier texture without needing to chill the dough.

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