There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm batch of chewy chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven. With their soft, gooey centers, slightly crisp edges, and rich chocolate flavor in every bite, these cookies are a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Whether you’re baking for your family, hosting friends, preparing holiday treats, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your own kitchen.
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Perfectly soft and chewy texture
- Loaded with melty chocolate chips
- Easy, beginner-friendly recipe
- No chilling required (optional for extra chew)
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Freezer-friendly dough
- Loved by kids and adults alike
These cookies offer the ideal balance of chewiness, sweetness, and chocolate richness.
🍪 What Makes Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy?
The secret to chewy cookies comes from a combination of:
- Brown sugar (adds moisture)
- Melted butter (creates tender texture)
- Extra egg yolk (optional for added chew)
- Higher moisture content
- Slight underbaking
This recipe is designed specifically to give you that soft, bendable, bakery-style chew with every batch.
🛒 Ingredients for Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 extra yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, extra yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until glossy and fully combined.
Step 3: Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
Step 4: Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
Step 5: Scoop the Dough
Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 6: Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
Step 7: Cool
Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They will continue to set while staying chewy inside.
🍫 Flavor & Texture Profile
- Edges: Lightly crisp and golden
- Centers: Soft, thick, and chewy
- Chocolate: Rich, melty, and abundant
- Overall: Sweet, buttery, and perfectly balanced
Each bite offers that iconic chew with melting chocolate pockets.
✅ Pro Tips for Extra-Chewy Cookies
- Use more brown sugar than white sugar
- Slightly underbake the cookies
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies
- Use melted butter, not softened
- Add one extra egg yolk for moisture
- Don’t overmix the dough
🔄 Delicious Variations to Try
1. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the dough.
2. Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Replace ¼ cup butter with peanut butter.
4. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Add 1 cup quick oats for a chewy texture boost.
5. Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Stuff with Nutella, caramel, or peanut butter.
✅ Storage & Freezing Instructions
Room Temperature
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Refrigerator
Keeps up to 7 days.
Freezing Dough
Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes.
Freezing Baked Cookies
Freeze fully baked cookies for up to 3 months.
🍽 What to Serve with Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cold milk
- Hot coffee or latte
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate milk
- Cookie ice cream sandwiches
These cookies are perfect for dessert tables, lunchboxes, gifting, and holidays.
❤️ Why Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Always a Favorite
- Nostalgic and universally loved
- Easy to customize
- Perfect for every season
- Great for gifting and parties
- Comforting and indulgent
- Foolproof for beginners
They remain the most baked cookie in the world for a reason.
🧾 Quick Recipe Overview – Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Key Ingredients: Flour, butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, chocolate chips
Best For: Beginner baking, parties, kids, holidays, comfort desserts
✅ Final Thoughts
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate comfort dessert—soft in the center, golden on the edges, and filled with rich chocolate flavor. This recipe delivers consistent, bakery-style results every time and is simple enough for beginner bakers while satisfying enough for cookie lovers everywhere.
Once you bake these, they will quickly become your go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe for life.
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft Centers, Crispy Edges & Bakery-Style Perfection
Ingredients
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cornstarch (secret to chewiness!)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chopped bars (not chips—chunks stay gooey!)
• Flaky sea salt for finishing (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla—whisk until glossy (~2 mins).
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Chill dough 30–60 mins (essential for thick, chewy texture—don’t skip!).
- Scoop 3-tbsp mounds (use a #20 cookie scoop). Place 3″ apart on sheets. Press 2–3 extra chocolate chunks on top for bakery appeal.
- Bake 9–10 mins—edges golden and set, centers still soft and puffed (they’ll sink slightly as they cool—this is the chewy sign!).
- Let cool on sheet 5 mins (centers stay molten-soft). Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Transfer to rack.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 15 mins (+30 chill), Cook Time: 10 mins, Total Time: 55 mins, Yield: 18 cookies
Calories: 210, Net Carbs: 28g, Fats: 11g, Protein: 3g
✅ Lower-sugar option: Use monk fruit blend + sugar-free chocolate — net carbs drop to ~5g/cookie.