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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A freshly baked chocolate chip cookie broken open to show molten, gooey chocolate filling.
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Follow this easy, foolproof recipe to make bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with melted chocolate.

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
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaked sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate 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.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops with flaked 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.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, use half melted butter and half softened butter.
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or up to 72 hours for deeper flavor and better texture.
  • Use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bars for varied melt patterns.

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