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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bakery Style Perfection

A close-up of a golden brown chocolate chip cookie topped with flaky sea salt and large pools of melted chocolate.
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This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe for achieving thick, buttery cookies with gooey centers and slightly crispy edges, just like your favorite bakery. Simple steps for guaranteed perfect texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound for spreading. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked for a gooey center.
  9. Remove from the oven. If desired, immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt.
  10. 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 into a chewy texture.

Notes

  • For the best chewy texture, use mostly brown sugar over white sugar. The molasses in brown sugar adds moisture.
  • If you have time, chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent excessive spreading and deepens the flavor.
  • To achieve bakery-style thickness, use a cookie scoop and slightly underbake them.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips or chop a bar of good chocolate for melty pockets.

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