Bakery-Style Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Bakery-Style Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 260 g All-purpose unbleached flour; 3 g + 3g Baking soda & cornstarch; 170 g Unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 150 g Dark brown sugar; 75 g Granulated white sugar; 1 whole + 1 yolk Large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature); 10 ml Pure vanilla extract; 250 g Semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate chunks; 3 g Flaky sea salt (Maldon) for topping

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Nothing rivals the comfort of pulling a freshly baked batch of Bakery-Style Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe from your own oven. Tested repeatedly to lock in moisture and golden browning, this recipe spotlights all-purpose unbleached flour, baking soda & cornstarch and unsalted butter, and cooled slightly in just 25 min, making sweet homemade baking effortless and dependable.

Ingredients

12 servings

2 cups All-purpose unbleached flour
1/2 tsp soda, 1/2 tsp cornstarch Baking soda & cornstarch
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) Unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup packed Dark brown sugar
1/3 cup Granulated white sugar
1 egg + 1 yolk Large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate chunks
1/2 tsp Flaky sea salt (Maldon) for topping

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar for **2 minutes** until smooth. Whisk in whole egg, yolk, and vanilla.

Fold in flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp salt with a spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.

Scoop into 12 large golf-ball-sized portions (approx 3 tbsp each). Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets with 2 inches of space.

**Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 11 minutes** until edges are golden and center is still soft. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt; cool on pan for 10 minutes.

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Chef Amara’s Kitchen Secrets & Pro Tips

Do not overbake; removing when centers still look slightly pale and underdone ensures fudgy chewiness as they cool.
Sprinkling flaky sea salt on warm cookies balances the rich semi-sweet chocolate.

1. Spoon and Level Your Flour: Never scoop flour directly from the canister with your measuring cup, which packs excess volume by up to 25%. Fluff the flour with a fork, spoon it into the cup, and level the top with a knife. 2. Mind Your Butter Temperature: For creaming, butter should yield under gentle thumb pressure without melting or feeling greasy. Proper emulsion traps microscopic air pockets that ensure an airy, tender bake. 3. Chef's Kitchen Secret: Do not overbake; removing when centers still look slightly pale and underdone ensures fudgy chewiness as they cool.

Chef’s Cooking Guide & FAQs

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Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes

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Why Did My Bakery-Style Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Turn Out Drier Than Expected?: Dryness usually stems from slight over-measuring of flour or keeping the pan in the oven a few minutes too long. Check for doneness slightly early—a toothpick inserted into the center should emerge with a few moist crumbs rather than dry wood.
How to Prevent Uneven Browning?: Most domestic ovens have hot spots near the back corner. Rotate your baking sheet 180 degrees halfway through the timer to ensure uniform golden browning and rise.

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Storage, Freezing & Reheating Guidelines

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Store baked items in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 6 days. To freeze, wrap tightly in parchment paper and aluminum foil for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Can I substitute brown sugar for white sugar? A: Yes, substituting dark or light brown sugar adds extra moisture and subtle caramel undertones due to natural molasses content.

Q: Can I make this dessert gluten-free? A: A 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum (such as Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur) produces outstanding, nearly identical results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 of 12)

260 Calories

34g Carbs 12% DV

3g Protein 6% DV

14g Fat 18% DV

2g Fiber 7% DV

140mg Sodium 6% DV

Carbs 52% Protein 5% Fat 43%

*Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet (USDA FoodData Central).

Quick Info

Cuisine Desserts
Dietary Vegetarian
Total Time 25 min
Yield 12 servings

Chef Amara

Passionate culinary explorer, recipe tester, and culinary director at YumAroma.

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Bakery-Style Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk Sugars & Butter

Fold Dry Ingredients

Scoop Large Balls