Description
These Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. With golden, crisp edges and soft, gooey centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make them with this easy, step-by-step recipe for bakery-quality cookies at home!
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop and shape: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form 3-tablespoon-sized dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. For a bakery look, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the dough balls.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers look slightly underbaked. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you prefer a nutty version, try adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Dark chocolate chips can replace semisweet chips for a richer flavor.
- For extra sweetness, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
