Description
Indulge in these cozy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a soft center and crisp edges, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2–2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bittersweet chocolate
- Optional: 1 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add the egg, extra egg yolk, and vanilla to the butter mixture; whisk until combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for best results.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough results in thicker, chewier cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chewy cookies, chocolate chip, baking, dessert, family recipe