Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of white sugar; 3/4 cup of brown sugar; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened); 1 medium egg; 1 teaspoon of vanilla; 1 1/4 cups of plain flour; 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda; 110g of dark chocolate (chopped or choc chips); 110g of milk chocolate (chopped or choc chips)

·February 12, 2023
·Sam

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Is there anything like the aroma of freshly baked cookies? And I promise, these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be among the best cookies you’ve ever tasted! With their soft, chewy texture, gooey melted chocolate, and just the right amount of sweetness, they are perfect with a glass of milk or cup of coffee.

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Why You’ll Love These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Super easy to make: The recipe is simple to follow and requires just a few basic ingredients that you likely have in your pantry.
Versatile recipe: You can make them bite-sized or bakery-style. They’re also great for gifting or taking on the go.
The perfect balance of sweetness: Because the recipe uses a combination of white and brown sugar, they have just the right amount of sweetness and have that warm, comforting flavor of fresh cookies.
Chocolaty goodness: With chunks of dark and milk chocolate, these cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate cravings.

Why are these the Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies?

They’re ultra soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy exterior.
They can be made bakery-style!
They use real butter for a rich flavor that complements the chocolate perfectly.
A bit of salt enhances the flavor, so these cookies are absolutely irresistible.

Helpful Equipment To Make These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here’s what you need to make these yummy chocolate chip cookies!

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup of white sugar
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened)
1 medium egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 1/4 cups of plain flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
110g of dark chocolate (chopped or choc chips)
110g of milk chocolate (chopped or choc chips)

White bowl with flour, cocoa and baking powder on a gray textured background, top view. Cooking chocolate cake.

How To Make the Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

First, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment (or spray with cooking spray)

In a large mixing bowl, measure out your white and brown sugars, salt, and softened butter. Mix with a mixer until light, fluffy, and fully combined. Clean the sides of the bowl with a spatula when needed.

Add your egg and vanilla into the batter and mix well for about 1 minute or until fully combined. Then, add in baking soda and flour. Add your flour slowly, about ¼ cup at a time, mixing well between each addition.

Finally, add in your chocolate and give one last good mix for about 20 seconds to distribute it throughout the batter.

Scoop even-sized portions of your liking onto the baking sheet. For a standard-sized cookie, use about 1 ½ tbsp of dough. For a bite-sized cookie, use a bit less than a tbsp. For a bakery-sized cookie, use 3-4 tbsp. Leave plenty of room for your cookies to spread.

Bake for 10-12 minutes for bite-sized cookies, 12-15 minutes for standard-sized cookies, or 14-17 minutes for bakery-style cookies.

Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the cookie sheet for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then, transfer to a cooling rack. When you can’t wait any longer, enjoy with milk or a cup of coffee!

Prep Time

These cookies take 10 minutes to prep before popping them in the oven.

Overhead shot of chocolate chip cookie dough on a cookie sheet, with a wooden spoon holding a big gob of the raw dough.

What’s the difference between regular and chewy cookies?

Regular cookies are crispy and crumbly when you bite into them. Chewy cookies are soft and tender when you bite into them and have a more moist texture. The outside usually has a light crispness. This is because of the amount of sugar and the type of fat (butter) the recipe calls for. Chewy cookies are usually made with more brown sugar, which contains molasses and adds to their moist texture.

Variations

I’m a fan of traditional chocolate chip cookies, but you can certainly make some simple additions this recipe to change up the flavor. Here are some easy ways:

Add in nuts: Mix in your favorite nuts for an extra crunch. Great options are chopped walnuts or pecans.
Add spices: Try adding in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, especially good on holiday cookie plates.
Mix it up with different chocolate: Try using a combination of dark, milk, and white chocolate. You can use chopped chocolate bars or chocolate chips and chunks. You can use regular-size or mini chips too.
Add dried fruit: Dried cranberries or raisins are yummy. You can replace your chocolate with fruit or use both.

Ingredient Substitutions

Butter: You can use salted butter. Just reduce the amount of salt in the recipe. You can also use margarine or plant-based butter but the cookies may be less chewy.

Flour: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies gluten-free. Check your other ingredients too, to verify they’re gluten-free.

Sugar: To reduce processed sugar, you can substitute coconut sugar or maple syrup for the white and brown sugar. This substitution may also produce less-chewy cookies.

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Tips & Tricks and Recipe Notes

Chill your dough. Put your dough in the fridge for an hour before baking to help your cookies hold their shape. This also helps them not to spread too much, so it’s especially helpful when making larger cookies.
Space the cookies out: Spread out your balls of cookie dough on the baking sheet to allow for even cooking and so they don’t touch when spreading.
Don’t overbake: Remove the cookies from the oven when they’re just turning a golden brown. They’ll keep baking and firming up as they sit on the baking sheet.

How to Store

Room temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can also freeze the dough or the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw at room temperature before serving or baking.

You can double or triple this recipe. Just add your ingredients slowly. If you double or triple the recipe, I suggest you use a stand mixer as the dough might be too dense for the motor of your hand mixer.

FAQs

What’s the secret to making chewy cookies?

The secret to chewy cookies is the perfect blend of sugar, moisture, and fat. This recipe uses butter which helps ensure chewier cookies. Also, it uses more brown sugar than white sugar. The molasses in the brown sugar keeps the cookies moister, thus adding to their chewiness.

Can I make these cookies in advance?

Yes, you can make the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also bake the cookies in advance and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw before serving.

Do I have to use both white and brown sugar?

While the combination of white and brown sugar is what gives these cookies their perfect balance of sweetness, you can use all white or all brown sugar if you prefer. Using all white sugar will reduce the chewiness, however.

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Conclusion

These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the absolute perfect chewiness you’ve been looking for! And, they’re incredibly chocolatey, making them the ideal treat for your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll have freshly baked, ooey gooey chocolatey cookies in no time.