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Perfect Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A quick and easy homemade recipe for thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a soft center and slightly crispy edges, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 270g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or a mix of semi-sweet and dark)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the light brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed or folding gently with a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly with a spatula.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to firm up and prevent spreading.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets, mounding slightly for thicker cookies.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
  10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Use softened, not melted butter for best texture. Chill dough at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and achieve thickness. Avoid overmixing once flour is added. Bake one sheet at a time for even heat distribution. Cookies look set at edges but soft in center when done; they firm up while cooling.

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