Get ready to transform your kitchen into a cookie lover's paradise with these irresistibly thick and chunky chocolate chip cookies that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Imagine biting into a cookie so perfectly crisp on the edges, yet gloriously soft and chewy in the center, packed with generous chunks of melted chocolate that stretch with every bite. These aren't just cookies - they're a decadent experience that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add salt and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for the smoothest, most consistent dough texture.
- Don't overmix the flour - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked - they'll continue setting while cooling.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle sea salt on top of cookies immediately after baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for the most luxurious flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
