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Thick Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Thick Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, soft, and decadently gooey treats with thick, fluffy edges and melted chocolate in every bite. These cookies balance crispy edges with a chewy center, using simple pantry staples to create bakery-quality flavor and texture right at home.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature. Softened butter and eggs blend more evenly, which helps develop the perfect dough texture.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of leavening agents for consistent cookie thickness and rise.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This introduces air that helps cookies rise gently and become tender.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, blending well before adding vanilla extract to brighten the dough’s flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft and thick.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks, ensuring every bite will be bursting with gooey chocolate.
  7. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up. This minimizes spreading and helps maintain thickness when baked.
  8. Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop generous mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space to avoid merging. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy warm for the most melty chocolate experience.

Notes

  • Chill the Dough: Essential for thickness; cold dough spreads less during baking.
  • Use Quality Chocolate: Choose premium chips or chunks as quality chocolate transforms flavor.
  • Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon and level to avoid dense cookies from too much flour.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix until ingredients just combine to keep the texture tender.
  • Customize Your Size: Larger scoops create thick, bakery-style cookies with soft centers.

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