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Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Perfect Soft Centers and Crispy Edges

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Follow this foolproof recipe to create the best homemade chocolate chip cookies. You will achieve maximum chewiness, soft centers, and slightly crispy edges, just like bakery-style cookies. This easy recipe guarantees delicious results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 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, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create the chewy 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, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. For thicker cookies, slightly press down the tops of the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should look golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked. This is the secret to gooey chocolate chip cookies.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. If using, immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the tops of the warm cookies.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will firm up as they cool, developing that perfect soft and chewy texture.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness and flavor, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Use high-quality brown sugar; the higher molasses content contributes significantly to chewiness.
  • If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.
  • These homemade chocolate chip cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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