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

A stack of freshly baked homemade chocolate chip cookies with melted, gooey chocolate centers.
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This is the foolproof recipe for bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that deliver thick, soft, chewy centers and slightly crispy edges. Stop settling for flat cookies; this recipe guarantees the perfect texture every time.

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
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (use high-quality chips for best flavor)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for extra texture)

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 takes about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  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. Stir in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts by hand using a spatula.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, make sure the dough balls are tall.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. You want the edges to be golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly underbaked and soft.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to allow the centers to set up and achieve that perfect chewy texture.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your ultimate chocolate chip cookies!

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps prevent spreading and concentrates the flavor.
  • Use a combination of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for a more complex, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
  • If you prefer extra crispy edges, bake for an additional minute or two, but watch carefully to keep the centers soft.
  • To achieve bakery-style thickness, use a cookie scoop and stack the dough balls slightly taller than you think necessary.

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