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The Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bakery Style at Home

Three gooey chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate, topped with flaky sea salt.
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You can make the best soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges right in your kitchen. This foolproof recipe gives you bakery-style results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 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
  • 1 1/2 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, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined. The mixture will look wet.
  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.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls slightly flatter.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. Immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the tops of the cookies, if using.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will continue to set up as they cool.

Notes

  • For the chewiest texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This concentrates the flavor and prevents excessive spreading.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips or chopped bars for the best melt and flavor.
  • If you prefer a copycat bakery style, make the dough balls larger, about 3 tablespoons each, and reduce the baking time slightly.

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