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Tender Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Bakery Style

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These tender, thick, and chewy bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients and deliver a perfect balance of rich buttery dough and melty chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips, semi-sweet or mixed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: Beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently stir in 2 cups chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  8. Shape the cookies: Using a 1/4 cup scoop or large spoon, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your palm.
  9. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft. Rotate pans halfway through baking if desired.
  10. Cool: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for thick, chewy cookies. Use softened but not melted butter. Avoid overmixing after adding flour. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even color. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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