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    Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Dec 5, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 750 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    Ultimate chocolate chip cookies recipe.
    Ultimate chocolate chip cookies recipe.
    Ultimate chocolate chip cookies recipe.

    Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to recipe for a classic chocolate chip cookie. These cookies are chewy, soft, sweet, and filled to the brim with chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.

    Chocolate chip cookies on a marble counter top.

    If you're looking for a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie, look no further. You'll love this recipe for ultimate chewy chocolate chip cookies because they turn out perfectly every time.

    These cookies are soft in the middle, chewy, and filled with chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.

    The best part is that they're made from scratch and only require simple ingredients. The only "secret" is in following the recipe!

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients for chocolate chip cookies.Cornstarch may seem like an unusual ingredient, but it's there for a reason. Adding cornstarch to cookies will produce a more tender and chewy chocolate chip cookie. It's worth it!

    Unsalted butter and salt can be substituted with salted butter.

    Chocolate chips and chocolate chunks can be substituted with your favorite baking chips, like butterscotch, peanut butter, or white chocolate chips.

    Adding chocolate chips to a cookie dough and rolling into balls.Cookie baking tips and tricks

    Room temperature ingredients will help your cookies have a consistent, creamy, and even dough. When beaten, the eggs and butter form an emulsion, which traps air in the dough, which bakes up into a soft and fluffy cookie.

    Properly measuring flour is an issue I see frequently. If you have issues with your cookies not spreading, or turning out extra thick and tall, you probably measured too much flour into your cookie dough.

    To properly measure flour, use a spoon to add flour to your measuring cup, then level off with a knife. By scooping flour directly from a container with your measuring cup, you’re compacting the dough into the cup. This can add up to 25% more flour to your dough.

    Using parchment paper helps prevent your cookies from spreading too much while baking. A greased baking pan will guarantee your cookies spread more than they should, so I always suggest parchment paper (or a reusable baking mat) instead.

    A cookie cut in half to reveal melted chocolate chips.

    Cookie storage

    Your cookies will keep for up to 5-7 days in a tightly sealed container at room temperature.

    If you plan on keeping your cookies for more than 1 or 2 days, I recommend adding a slice of bread to the cookie container.

    Believe it or not, a slice of bread will help keep your cookies soft for longer! The cookies grab moisture from the bread, keeping them soft. Your bread slice will dry out and get stale, while your cookies stay soft. Feel free to replace the bread as needed.

    Baked cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply place on the counter top to thaw for about 30 minutes.

    Chocolate chip cookies on a marble counter top.
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    Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to recipe for a classic chocolate chip cookie. They are chewy, soft, sweet, and filled to the brim with chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
    Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
    Cook Time10 minutes
    Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 36 cookies
    Calories: 165kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
    • ¾ cup (160 g) brown sugar
    • ½ cup (99 g) granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 ¾ cup (330 g) all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chunks
    • 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy, about 1 minute.
    • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
    • Gradually stir dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined.
    • Add chocolate chips and chocolate chunks, stirring until just combined.
    • Cover bowl or wrap dough in wax paper. Chill for at 1 hour (up to 24 hours) in the refrigerator. Refrigerating will help the flavors meld and also create a firmer dough to roll into balls.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Scoop dough using a 1.5 tablespoon scoop or shape by hand into 1.5 inch balls.
    • Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned around edges. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Nicewell Digital Kitchen Scale
    • Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Nordic Ware Half Baking Sheet
    • Reynolds Parchment Paper

    Notes

    • Your cookies will keep for 5-7 days in a sealed container. To help keep cookies fresh, you can place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies. Replace the bread slice as needed.
    • You can keep raw cookie dough in the refrigerator for 3 days. Cookie dough balls (and baked cookies) freeze well, up to 3 months in a sealed plastic container or freezer bag. Allow frozen balls to thaw for up to 10 minutes on the baking sheet before baking, or add 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
    • Be sure to check out my 10 tips for baking cookies, based on reader comments and questions!

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American

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