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The Best Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies (Thick, Chewy Center, Crispy Edges)

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You need this ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. It creates thick, bakery-style cookies with chewy centers and slightly crisp edges, and you do not need to chill the dough.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks using a spatula.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. For thicker cookies, make the mounds taller rather than wider.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, brown your butter before melting it. Cool it slightly before adding the sugars.
  • Use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bars for varied melt and texture.
  • If you prefer a slightly flatter, crispier cookie, use slightly less flour or let the dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before scooping.

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