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Thick Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Experience the magic of thick bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges, a tender and chewy middle, and generous melty chocolate chips. This recipe uses simple pantry staples to create rich, buttery, and caramel-flavored cookies that you can enjoy fresh at home. Perfectly thick and customizable, these cookies are a comforting treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks (milk, dark, semi-sweet, white, or your choice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, indicating air has been incorporated for softness. Then, add eggs and vanilla extract one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
  3. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks generously, making sure to distribute them evenly throughout the dough for consistent pockets of melty chocolate.
  4. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. This solidifies the fats, helping the cookies rise tall and bake thicker instead of spreading thin.
  5. Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet with ample space between each. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This resting time allows them to set with the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and smooth dough consistency.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender by avoiding gluten overdevelopment.
  • Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and to deepen flavor.
  • Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cookies.
  • Choose quality chocolate for better melting and flavor.

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Keywords: thick chocolate chip cookies, bakery style cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, chocolate chip dessert

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