Imagine biting into a cookie so perfectly thick and chewy that it instantly transports you to dessert heaven. These aren't just any chocolate chip cookies – they're the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will have everyone begging for your recipe! With a golden-brown exterior, a soft and tender center, and pockets of melted chocolate in every bite, these cookies are about to become your new go-to dessert that will make you the baking superstar among friends and family.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the two large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures that the baking soda and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft. They will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies warm, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week!
Tips
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for the most consistent mixing and texture.
- Don't overmix the dough – mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want even thicker cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked – they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of each cookie right after baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their perfect chewy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
