Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make the ultimate bakery style chocolate chip cookies at home. This easy recipe yields thick, chewy cookies with crisp edges and melty chocolate chips every time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 34 minutes
- Yield: 16 large cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
– 2 large eggs, at room temperature
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup roughly chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a stand mixer bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
4. With mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate with a spatula.
6. Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Portion dough into 1/4 cup mounds, placing 6 per sheet, spaced 3 inches apart.
9. Bake one sheet at a time for 12-14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is mandatory for proper texture and flavor. For best results, spoon and level your flour. Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes.