Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Thick, chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that are packed with flavor. Perfectly golden on the outside and soft in the center, this easy recipe is a must-try.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk butter and sugars until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown at the edges.
- Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
- Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
- Substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or dark chocolate for variation.