Go Back
THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies achieve the perfect balance of crisp edges, chewy centers, and gooey chocolate pools through professional baking techniques combined with home kitchen practicality. Using melted butter instead of softened butter creates a denser, chewier texture, while a mix of chocolate chunks rather than chips provides beautiful molten chocolate pockets throughout.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chunks

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a smooth paste forms with no lumps
  2. Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain briefly before dissolving back into the mixture
  3. Sift in the flour and baking soda, then gently fold with a spatula until just combined (avoid overmixing to prevent gluten development)
  4. Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (overnight recommended for deeper flavor)
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  6. Scoop dough with an ice cream scoop onto baking sheet, leaving 4 inches between cookies
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges just begin to brown
  8. Let cookies cool completely on baking sheet before serving

Notes

For best results, chill dough overnight to develop complex toffee-like flavors. Use chocolate chunks instead of chips for better texture. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet for proper setting. Adjust baking time based on your oven - cookies are ready when edges brown but centers still look slightly underdone.