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Freshly baked chewy chocolate chip cookies cooling on a rack

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a perfect balance of gooey chocolate centers and soft, chewy edges, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • 1 unit 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Chocolate
  • 1.25 cups 1 and 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth. Then, add the egg and egg yolk and whisk until everything is combined. Finish by whisking in the vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and fold them in until evenly distributed.
  4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days for the best flavor and texture.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Scoop the chilled dough and roll it into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets about 3 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 13-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Use chilled dough for enhanced flavor and texture. Don’t overbake for chewy cookies. Experiment with chocolate types and consider adding nuts for extra crunch.