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Chocolate Chip Cookies Bakery Style

These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat—golden on the edges, soft in the center, and loaded with rich semisweet chocolate chips. Made with real butter and brown sugar for deep flavor, they bake up perfectly every time. Try the oatmeal variation for extra chewiness and a hearty twist! Perfect for cookie lovers, bake sales, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.

Notes

  • For extra chew, slightly underbake and let cookies finish setting on the sheet.

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker, bakery-style cookies.

  • Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty finish.

  • Substitute part of the flour with oats for a delicious oatmeal chocolate chip version.

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze the dough for future cravings.