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The Ultimate Thick, Chewy, Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two thick, golden-brown homemade chocolate chip cookies stacked slightly on a white plate, illuminated by sunlight.
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You can bake thick, chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies at home with this foolproof recipe. These cookies have golden edges and soft, gooey centers using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to cool room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is important for texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. For thick cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This prevents spreading.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For bakery size, use a large scoop.
  9. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set the chewy center.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter that is cool to the touch, not melted, for the best creaming action.
  • For extra gooey centers, use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
  • If you want crisp edges, slightly increase the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • Chilling the dough for 1 hour or more will result in thicker cookies that spread less.

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