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The Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A close-up of chewy chocolate chip cookies broken in half, revealing a gooey, melted chocolate center.
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A recipe designed to produce thick, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with a perfectly chewy center and slightly crisp edges, focusing on techniques that maximize chewiness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 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
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until fully combined.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 72 hours, for best texture.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough balls (about 3 tablespoons each) onto the prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The edges should look set and golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly underbaked and soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using melted butter and a higher ratio of brown sugar to white sugar is key for chewiness.
  • Chilling the dough solidifies the fat, which prevents excessive spreading and concentrates flavor, leading to a thicker, chewer cookie.
  • For extra gooey centers, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the dough balls right before baking.

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