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4.64 from 92 votes

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

The massive amazing reviews are in, and these perfect soft, buttery and unbelievably Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the BEST you will ever find!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips divideda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda and put aside.
  • In the bowl of your mixer, add butter and both granulated and brown sugars and cream together for 3-4 minutes on high until light and fluffy.
  • Next add in eggs one at a time beating until incorporated. Then add in pure vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Turn down your mixer to low and add in flour mixture in three intervals beating after each addition until well-combined. Lastly, add in 1 1 2/ cups of chocolate chips.
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Two hours is even better.
  • Scoop cookie dough in 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.
  • Bake 10-13 minutes then allow cookies to cool for at least 4-5 minutes then serve.

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Notes

  • 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 under bake 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg