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The Ultimate Bakery-Style Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of freshly baked, chewy chocolate chip cookie rounds topped with flaky sea salt.
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This recipe delivers the best chocolate chip cookies, achieving thick, bakery-style results with soft centers and chewy edges. It is an easy, no-fail method for classic, buttery homemade cookies.

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 (or a mix of chips and chunks)
  • Flaked sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds 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 using a spatula.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 3 tablespoons each, for thick cookies. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set and golden, but the centers should still look slightly underdone for a gooey center.
  9. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops with flaked sea salt, if using. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy edges and soft centers, use a mix of brown sugar and white sugar in a higher ratio of brown sugar.
  • Chilling the cookie dough for 24 hours develops a deeper, more complex buttery flavor.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for a gourmet cookie experience.

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