Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick chewy cookies are loved by everyone. They feel soft inside and crisp outside. This Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe is simple and fun.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Melt butter gently. Let it cool slightly before using to avoid cooking the egg later.
Mix Sugars and Butter
- Add brown sugar and white sugar to butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well until the batter looks shiny and thick.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt until evenly combined.
Mix Wet and Dry
- Add dry ingredients into wet mixture slowly. Stir until just combined.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold chocolate chips gently into the dough. Make sure chips spread evenly.
Chill the Dough
- Cover dough and chill for thirty minutes. This step keeps cookies thick.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F or 175°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape Cookie Dough
- Scoop dough into tall balls. Do not flatten them before baking.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for ten to twelve minutes. Centers should look soft and slightly underbaked.
Cool Slightly
- Let cookies rest on tray for five minutes. Then move to cooling rack.
Enjoy Warm Cookies
- Serve warm for best chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Always chill the dough for thicker cookies.
- Use more brown sugar for extra chewiness.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Remove cookies when centers look soft.
- Use quality chocolate chips for best taste.