Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat with a comforting texture and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Allow to cool slightly before mixing.
- 1.25 cups packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Must be at room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or chunks) Can substitute with different types of chocolate.
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) For added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts gently into the dough.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours for better flavor.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop generous portions of dough, about 2 tablespoons each, and place them two inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for about 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve cookies warm with a glass of milk, or create cookie sandwiches using ice cream for a fun treat. Experiment with different chocolate types and add-ins for variety.