Description
Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, chewy, golden-edged treats loaded with melty chocolate chips, offering the perfect balance of soft centers and crisp edges for the ultimate homemade cookie experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
- Scoop large dough balls onto prepared baking sheets. Chill for 20–30 minutes if time allows.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use chocolate chunks for an extra gooey texture.
- Add nuts, coconut, or toffee bits for variation.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
- Try browned butter for a deeper flavor.
- Both dough and baked cookies freeze well for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg