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The Ultimate Bakery-Style Soft and Chewy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of freshly baked, chewy homemade chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate chunks, resting on a white marble surface.
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Follow this foolproof recipe to bake the best homemade chocolate chip cookies. You will achieve thick cookies with soft, gooey centers and perfectly crispy edges, just like your favorite bakery.

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

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 the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create that bakery texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  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 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, slightly press the dough balls down in the center.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked. This ensures a soft, gooey center.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, use room temperature eggs and softened (not melted) butter.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading, resulting in thicker cookies.
  • If you want extra crispy edges, slightly increase the amount of white sugar relative to the brown sugar.
  • Use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for a richer flavor profile.

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