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The Ultimate Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Two perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie halves generously topped with flaky sea salt.
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Make the best homemade chocolate chip cookies that are thick, chewy in the center, and slightly crisp at the edges. This easy recipe delivers gourmet, buttery flavor.

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. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fully combined.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, for the best texture.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop the dough into balls, about 3 tablespoons each, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. For thicker cookies, stack two dough balls together.
  9. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
  10. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt, if using.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is key for achieving thick, bakery-style cookies that do not spread too much.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best melt and flavor.
  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies; they will continue to set on the hot pan.

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