Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through your home. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic favorite, loved by many for their deliciously rich flavor and comforting texture. This recipe for Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies brings you the best of both worlds—a soft, chewy center with a slightly crispy edge, loaded with chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for sharing or indulging on your own!
Why Make This Recipe
If you’ve ever craved the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, look no further! This recipe is designed to create cookies that hit all the right notes. With a blend of two types of flour and the perfect amount of butter, these cookies are thick, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate goodness. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion, a gathering with friends, or simply because you’re in the mood for something sweet, these cookies are sure to impress. Plus, they are easy to make!
How to Make Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cups (67 g) cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (168 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (168 g) milk chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine the cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and no visible butter chunks remain.
- Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing until combined. Then, pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until mostly combined.
- Stir in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, mixing just until the flour is fully incorporated and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into 8 large balls.
- Place 4 cookie dough balls on each lined baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake for about 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
How to Serve Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies taste their best when served warm right out of the oven. Enjoy them on their own or with a glass of cold milk. They also make a great dessert for parties or gatherings. You can even pair them with ice cream for an extra treat!
How to Store Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay delicious for about a week. If you want them to last longer, you can freeze the cookies in a zip-top bag for up to three months. Just make sure to let them thaw before enjoying again!
Tips to Make Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use Cold Butter: Make sure your butter is cold when you start. This helps create a chewy texture.
- Don’t Overmix: Be careful not to overmix the dough after adding the flour. Mix just until combined.
- Shape Dough Balls Large: For thicker cookies, shape the dough into larger balls before baking.
Variation
Feel free to mix it up! You can add nuts, like walnuts or pecans, for a crunchy texture. If you love a different type of chocolate, you can substitute milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate or white chocolate chips.
FAQs
1. Can I use salted butter in this recipe?
Yes, you can use salted butter, but you should adjust the kosher salt to taste since salted butter already contains salt.
2. How do I know when my cookies are done baking?
Look for golden brown edges. The centers may look a bit underbaked but will continue to firm up as they cool.
3. Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough, shape it into balls, and freeze them. When you’re ready to bake, just pop them in the oven directly from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
Enjoy baking and savoring these amazing Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Ultimate Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes Make sure your butter is cold.
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine the cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until creamy and no visible butter chunks remain.
- Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing until combined. Pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until mostly combined.
- Stir in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips until fully incorporated.
- Shape the dough into 8 large balls.
Baking
- Place 4 cookie dough balls on each lined baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake for about 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
