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The Ultimate Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies: Thick and Chewy

Close-up of three thick, golden brown chocolate chip cookies with melted dark chocolate chunks on a white plate.
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Create the best chocolate chip cookies you have ever tasted. This recipe delivers thick, bakery-style cookies with perfectly gooey centers and slightly crispy edges, made simply from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 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 (or a mix of chips and chunks)
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  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 using a spatula.
  7. Scoop the dough into large balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For extra thick cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly underbaked and soft.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the cookies with flaky sea salt, if using.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The centers will set as they cool, giving you that perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs; they incorporate better into the batter for a smoother texture.
  • For the best flavor, chill the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, before baking. This prevents spreading and deepens the flavor.
  • If you want extra gooey centers, slightly underbake them; they will continue to cook on the hot pan after removal from the oven.

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