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Ultimate Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two halves of a perfectly baked, chewy chocolate chip cookies showing a gooey, melted chocolate center.
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Follow this recipe to make the best chewy chocolate chip cookies with soft, gooey centers and slightly crisp edges, achieving that perfect bakery texture at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fully combined. The melted butter is key for chewiness.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
  6. Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. This step helps prevent spreading and deepens flavor.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop the dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons each, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls slightly on top before baking.
  9. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set and golden brown, but the centers should still look slightly underbaked and soft.
  10. Remove from the oven. If using, immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using melted butter instead of softened butter promotes a denser, chewier cookie structure.
  • The high ratio of brown sugar to white sugar contributes significantly to moisture and chewiness.
  • For the best gooey chocolate chip centers, use high-quality chocolate chunks or discs instead of standard chips.
  • If you skip the chill time, your cookies will spread more, resulting in a thinner, crispier edge.

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