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The Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

The ultimate chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe! Perfectly soft centers, golden edges, and gooey chocolate. Your family will love this classic treat.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 185kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Mix-Ins:

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or a mix of chips and chunks

Instructions

Preheat & Prep:

  • Position your oven rack in the middle and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This step ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed, which helps the cookies rise uniformly.

Cream Butter & Sugars:

  • In a large bowl using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light, creamy, and pale in color (about 2-3 minutes).

Add Eggs & Vanilla:

  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the vanilla extract.

Mix in Flour:

  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix only until the flour streaks have just disappeared. Do not overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.

Fold in Chocolate:

  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop & Bake:

  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.

Bake to Perfection:

  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone. The residual heat will finish cooking them on the pan.

Cool Down:

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set up perfectly.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 185 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 125mg
    (Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.)