Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies are the gold standard of homemade baking — crisp edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate in every bite. This recipe is all about achieving that perfect balance: enough butter and sugar for richness, the right ratio of brown sugar for chewiness, and a baking technique that guarantees gooey centers. These cookies rival any bakery version, and they’re easy to whip up in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups 280 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup 170 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup 200 g packed brown sugar
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups 340 g semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined — do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour (overnight for maximum flavor).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 2-tbsp portions of dough onto trays, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Cultural & Culinary Notes
The chocolate chip cookie is an American classic, invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn. Since then, countless variations have emerged, but the chewy style remains one of the most beloved. The secret lies in the use of brown sugar (for moisture and chew), melted butter (for richness), and slightly underbaking the centers. This technique ensures every bite delivers that perfect contrast between crisp edges and soft, gooey middles.
The chocolate chip cookie is an American classic, invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn. Since then, countless variations have emerged, but the chewy style remains one of the most beloved. The secret lies in the use of brown sugar (for moisture and chew), melted butter (for richness), and slightly underbaking the centers. This technique ensures every bite delivers that perfect contrast between crisp edges and soft, gooey middles.
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