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The Best Soft Chewy Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Perfect Soft Chewy Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are the result of a happy accident with melted butter, delivering crisp edges, soft centers, and a rich flavor that tastes like a high-end bakery. They are quick to make, use simple ingredients, and are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth (about 1 minute).
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. The mixture should look glossy and slightly thick.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 72 hours).
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers will look slightly underdone and puffy.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

Do not skip the chill time—it prevents spreading and deepens flavor. Underbake slightly for soft centers. Use good quality chocolate for best results. For taller cookies, roll dough balls into tall cylinders instead of spheres.

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