Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are not just perfect, they’re everything boos! I’m talking buttery, chocolatey, and soft and chewy like you wouldn’t believe! Whoever thought perfection was unattainable clearly never got a taste of these Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. This recipe? It’s a little hat tip to those classic, homey cookies we all adore, but with a sprinkle of something extra that just takes them over the top. Imagine sinking your teeth into a cookie that hits that chewy sweet spot, with chocolate chips that just melt right in your mouth, mingling with that rich, buttery dough like a dream. Y’all, it’s a cookie revelation!

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Just about everyone I know is all about that moment of pure bliss with a fresh-from-the-oven, soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie! It’s like a warm hug for your soul, sweetening up game days, kiddo sleepovers, bake sales, and those binge-watch sessions on Netflix, making them all the more fabulous!

Now, let me tell you what takes these chewy chocolate chip cookies to the next level. It’s all in the mix – a little cornstarch magic for that soft bite, a duo of sugars bringing that rich, deep flavor, and just the perfect splash of vanilla for that homemade scent we’re all crazy about. And, baby, let’s not gloss over those generous handfuls of chocolate chips – because, let’s keep it real, that’s the game changer that transforms a good cookie into a downright amazing one.

This recipe? Oh, it’s been tried and tested more times than I can count to make sure it’s the ultimate soft and chewy cookie masterpiece.

The Heart And Soul Of This Recipe

Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: Baking
Dietary Info: Vegetarian
Key Flavor: This soft chocolate chip cookie recipe is full of sweet flavors with little hints of caramel and the rich sweet-bitterness of chocolate.
Skill Level: Beginner

Sweet Spots

• Soft and Chewy Texture: The combination of ingredients and method of preparation ensure your cookies bake up with the soft and chewy texture you want in your cookies!
• All-Occasion Cookie: They’re perfect for parties, bake sales, picnics, potlucks, food gifts, or simply just because! You simply can’t go wrong with baking up a fresh batch of these cookies.
• Easily Customizable! There’s definitely room to add in nuts, different chips, or make them larger.
• Chocolate Chip Perfection. These cookies have the ideal balance of chocolate chips to cookie dough. You get a bite of chocolate in each bite of cookie.
• Cookie Recipe Perfect for All Levels of Bakers. Drop cookie recipes are an easy place to start for beginner bakers and you will find plenty of tips along the way to help you get the best results. If you’re an expert – feel free to jump right to the recipe and get started baking.

Ingredients to Make Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie recipe uses basic baking ingredients you can easily find in most grocery stores. Here’s a brief look at the highlights but you will find the full list and quantities of each in the recipe card.

• All-purpose flour: Combined with the cornstarch to give your cookies the perfect texture!
• Cornstarch: My secret ingredient which makes the texture of the dough softer and chewier. It’s like magic!
• Salt: Especially important even in baking!
• Leavener: baking powder and baking soda
• Butter: Gives chewy chocolate chip cookies their rich buttery flavor.
• Sugar: This recipe uses a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar but with a higher amount of the brown sugar. Adding more brown sugar in this recipe increases moistness due to the addition of molasses.  It changes the texture dramatically.
• Egg and egg yolks: This cookie recipe replaces on whole egg with two egg yolks. By omitting the egg white, the end result is softer and moister.  Egg whites can stiffen the dough somewhat taking away the moistness we want.
• Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla for the best flavor.
• Chocolate chips: Use semi-sweet chocolate chips for a nice balance of sweetness and bitterness.

How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here’s how to make chocolate chip cookies that turn out soft and chewy!

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

1. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
2. Cream the butter with the granulated and brown sugars for 3-4 minutes on high until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time beating after adding each one until it’s incorporated. Add the pure vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
4. Add the flour mixture in three intervals.

Step 2: Add the Chocolate Chips

1. Mix the flour in on low speed after each addition until well-combined.
2. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl.
3. Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
4. Cover with plastic and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 1 hour. Two hours is even better.

Step 3: Scoop and Bake the Cookies

1. Scoop the cookie dough into balls the size of a tablespoon and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Add some of the remaining chocolate chips on top of each dough ball.
2. Bake the cookies and then allow them to cool for at least 4-5 minutes before serving..

Tips for Making the Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

These tricks and tips really are my secret to creating the best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.  

• Chill time: My chewy cookies need a little bit of chilling time. By chilling the dough, you create a firmer base that slows spreading and thinning as it bakes. This step is crucial and should not be skipped. Plan ahead when attempting these cookies.
• Baking Time: This is one of the most important steps for chewy cookies. You must slightly underbake your cookies. Underdone cookies are the key to soft cookies for days though I don’t think these delicious treats will stick around that long.
• Changing the Ratio of Sugar. If you omit the brown sugar in this recipe and replace it with granulated sugar, you will create a totally different texture of cookie. It will likely still taste great but will not be soft and chewy like it would when made as written.
• Use Low Speed to Mix the Flour. You want to avoid over-mixing your cookie dough which can make your cookies less soft and chewy. Turn the mixer down to low speed, add the flour in three intervals, and mix just until combined.
• Save Some Chocolate Chips. Press some chocolate chips on the top of the cookie dough balls so you have chips showing on the top of the cookies. You can also place some on top right when they come out of the oven. They will melt slightly into the cookie and look like bakery cookies!

Popular Substitutions & Additions

• Add Nuts: Nuts make a tasty addition to these cookies. Try them with some chopped peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans.
• Use a Different Type of Chocolate: Semi-sweet chocolate chips are traditionally used for chocolate chip cookies but you can use milk chocolate for a sweeter cookie or a dark chocolate chip for a cookie with a deeper chocolate flavor. Even better — use a mix of chips!
• Salted Butter: If you don’t have unsalted butter, you can use regular butter, but you want to adjust the amount of salt slightly. The reason I prefer baking with unsalted butter is that the amount of salt in regular varies by brand, so it’s more difficult in recipe development to get the salt just right.
• Add Some Warming Spices: Cinnamon goes great with chocolate! If you’re looking for a chocolate chip cookie that’s a little bit different, I highly recommend adding a touch of cinnamon.
• Mix It Up: Replace some of the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips or M&M candies!

What to Serve with Soft and Chewy Cookies

• Soft and chewy cookies are perfect for picnics and potlucks, along with favorites such as grilled chicken kabobs, baby back ribs, and grilled corn.
• Add them to a cookie tray along with other classic favorites such as Sugar Cookies, Shortbread Cookies, and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
• Make these into chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with Vanilla Ice Cream or Buttercream Frosting.

How to Store Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you happen to have any left, here’s how to store them so you can enjoy these chocolate chip cookies over time! Place your cookies in an airtight container and store them at room temperature. Keep them someplace cool and away from direct sunlight.

How long will soft chocolate chip cookies last?

Well, they may not last that long since they’re so good! If you have leftovers and store them properly, they will last up to a week stored at room temperature or up to three months in the freezer.

Can I freeze soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies?

Yep fo sho! You can freeze the dough or baked cookies. If freezing the dough, I find it’s easiest to shape the dough into balls and flash freeze them on a baking tray. Once they’re frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe storage bag or container and freeze them for up to three months. This way, you can take exactly the number of cookies you want to bake.

Place them straight from the freezer onto a baking tray and add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time. No need to thaw!

Frequently Asked Questions

Honey, when you pull these Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies out of the oven, get ready for a magical transformation of an ordinary moment into something extraordinary. Picture it: those golden, crispy edges, the pillowy centers, and those ooey-gooey chocolate chips melting right before your eyes – it’s more than just a cookie, it’s a bite of pure, unfiltered joy. Every single batch is like a love letter to life’s simple pleasures, the ones that we often find wrapped up in the cozy warmth of a kitchen and that heavenly aroma of homemade cookies.

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