Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver soft, moist, and chocolate-packed cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and a delightful chewy texture. Simple to make and customizable, they are perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to satisfy your cookie cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are accurately measured. Soften the butter to room temperature to achieve smooth, even cookie dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; then set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy to create the chewy texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: With a spatula, stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using) evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to enhance chewiness and prevent excessive spreading.
- Bake Your Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cooling and Serving: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh or store.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.
- Chilling the dough improves texture and flavor and reduces excessive spreading.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for gluten-free cookies.
- Optional mix-ins include nuts, dried fruits, or white chocolate chips to customize your cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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