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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in soft, thick cookies filled with warm, gooey chocolate chips. Easy to make and perfect for satisfying cravings or surprising guests!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled Let cool for 5 minutes
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula. The dough should be soft and shiny.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  2. Scoop 2 heaping tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll them into tall, rough balls.
  3. Place cookies about 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 13–14 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers look soft.
  5. Let them cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  6. Optional: Press extra chocolate chips on top while warm for an indulgent touch.

Notes

Chill the dough for chewiness and flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Freeze for up to three months.