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Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe on cooling rack
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Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

If you have been searching for the Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, this is it! With a chewy center enveloped in a crunchy and salty exterior, it is the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Servings: 36 large cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
  • flaked salt for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined. 
  • Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough until you are ready to use it. (Up to 24 hours.)
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookies out onto a greased or lined cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. 
  • OPTIONAL - When you remove the cookies from the oven, sprinkle them with a little flaked salt. 
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container. If you are storing them for many days and they start to get a little dry, add a slice of bread to the container.