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Perfect Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A recipe for thick, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, easy to make in 5 steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220 grams) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340 grams) mixed semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed light brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale yellow.
  3. Add 2 large room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in 2 cups of mixed chocolate chips gently.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 1 hour is crucial for thick, chewy cookies. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Avoid overmixing once flour is added. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Store cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container to keep them soft.

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