If you love bakery-style cookies that are big, thick, and chewy with a soft center, these Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are going to be your new favorite! This recipe creates a perfectly golden, chewy cookie with gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
📋 Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 1 cup packed brown sugar 🟤
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 egg yolk 🥚
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 🍫
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy.
- Combine ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
2. Shape the Cookies:
- Portion the dough:
- Scoop out about 1/4 cup of dough per cookie. Roll the dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the cookies slightly to about 1/2-inch thick.
3. Bake the Cookies:
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look soft but will set as the cookies cool.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Tips:
- For extra chewiness: Chill the dough for 1-2 hours before baking to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15-17 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: About 12 large cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per cookie
These Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect indulgence for any cookie lover. With their thick, chewy texture and gooey chocolate chips, they’ll quickly become a favorite! 🍪🍫🌿