Perfect Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe for Beginners Recipe
These Perfect Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies are an ideal treat for beginners looking to bake soft, chewy, and generously chocolate-studded cookies. With a simple process and classic ingredients, these cookies bake to golden perfection with a slightly underdone, gooey center for ultimate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled, cubed butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream them together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes using a mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure even incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cookie dough forms. Take care to avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to ensure they are evenly spread throughout the dough without breaking them up.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown and the centers are slightly underdone for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set up perfectly while retaining softness.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- Do not overbake; the centers should look slightly underdone to keep them soft and chewy.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips as per your preference.
- Make sure the butter is chilled for better texture and thicker cookies.
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