Soft Chewy Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, chewy, and thick chocolate chip cookies offer a perfect balance of soft centers and slightly crisp edges, making them a comforting and satisfying treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough before baking helps keep cookies thick and chewy. Use room temperature eggs for better texture. Avoid overmixing once flour is added. Baking sheets should be cool between batches to prevent spreading. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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