Perfect Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

No more flat cookies! This neighbor-approved recipe delivers thick, soft-centered cookies with crisp edges—thanks to a genius brown-sugar-heavy formula and the right mixing technique.

Why This Recipe Works

No spread! – Thick, bakery-style cookies every time
Chewy centers + crisp edges – The ideal texture balance
Extra chocolatey – A mix of chips and chunks for gooey pockets
No chilling needed – Ready to bake in 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (65°F—cool but dentable)
• 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, room temp
• 2¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chunks

(Optional: Flaky sea salt for sprinkling)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream Butter & Sugars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and egg on medium speed for 3 full minutes until light and fluffy (key for thickness!).

2. Add Dry Ingredients

3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined (don’t overmix!).

3. Fold in Chocolate

5. Stir in chocolate chips and chunks by hand.

4. Scoop & Bake

6. Use a 3-tbsp cookie scoop (or ice cream scoop) to portion dough. Place 6 per sheet (they spread slightly).
7. Bake 11-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
8. Optional: Press extra chocolate chunks on top right after baking.

5. Cool & Enjoy

9. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes (they’ll firm up), then transfer to a rack.

Pro Tips

Butter temp is critical: Too soft = flat cookies. Should leave a slight indentation when pressed.
For extra chew: Underbake by 1 minute.
Uniform cookies: Weigh dough balls (~3 oz each).
Freeze for later: Shape dough balls and freeze; bake from frozen (+1-2 mins).

Science Behind the Recipe

• Brown sugar > white sugar: More moisture = chewier texture.
• Creaming properly: Incorporates air for lift.
• Less granulated sugar: Reduces spread.

Variations

• Salted caramel: Add ½ cup caramel bits to dough.
• Nutty: Swap ½ cup chocolate for toasted pecans.
• M&M’s: Replace chunks with colorful candies.

Storage

• Room temp: 5 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze baked: Layer with parchment for 3 months.

Yield: 14-16 large cookies

Warning: You’ll never go back to Toll House!

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