Tender Extra Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Best Bakery Style Cookies
These tender extra thick bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are soft in the middle with slightly crispy edges, made with simple pantry staples and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (European-style recommended)
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed (165g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix with dark chocolate)
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer on medium speed, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart and slightly mounding each scoop.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is key to prevent spreading and achieve extra thick cookies. Use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing after adding flour. Check cookies starting at 11 minutes to avoid overbaking. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut oil; for gluten-free, use almond flour with quantity adjustment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 2
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