Last Updated on November 21, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo
There is no dessert more classic than a perfectly sweet and satisfying chocolate chip cookie. This easy recipe makes the best thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies every time, with no need to chill the dough before baking! They are perfect to enjoy anytime of the day with a big glass of cold milk or hot cup of coffee!
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THICK AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
One bite and you’ll be a firm believer that this is hands-down the BEST recipe for thick, chewy, unbelievably delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies.
These yummy classic cookies are super easy to make, and you don’t even need to chill the dough first. Just combine a handful of pantry staples, scoop, and bake – and BAM! In no time you’ll be enjoying the thickest and chewiest cookies with sweet chocolate chips ever.
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE
- Bread flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk chocolate chips
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
While there are no secret ingredients needed to make thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies, it is key that your butter and eggs be nice and cold to make the dough. Using cold ingredients will help keep the cookies from spreading when they bake, and so is essential to make the thickest cookies possible.
HOW TO MAKE THICK AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES FROM SCRATCH
1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Then in a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In another large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together the cold, cubed butter and sugars. This mixture should be nice and fluffy, and slightly pale in color. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
3. With the mixer on low-medium speed, slowly blend in the dry flour mixture to form the dough. Add the chocolate chips and combine until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
4. Use an ice cream scoop, cookie scoop, or two tablespoons to measure out approximately 1/4 cup of dough into your hands, and roll into a ball. You might want to butter or lightly spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray beforehand to keep the dough from sticking to your hands. Place the dough balls on the baking sheets, about 1-2 inches apart.
5. Bake the thick and chewy chocolate chips cookies for 13-14 minutes in the preheated oven. When done they should be lightly golden brown with firm edges.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, and let cool slightly before enjoying!
They are delicious to dunk in a big glass of cold milk, or a giant mug of hot coffee or cocoa. Serve as dessert or a snack or even enjoy for breakfast – anytime is a great time to eat a perfect chocolate chip cookie!
POSSIBLE OTHER ADD-INS FOR THIS EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE
I love to include a blend of milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips in my cookies. But feel free to swap out one or the other – or both! – with additional sweet goodies, like:
- Dark chocolate chips
- Peanut butter chips
- White chocolate chips
- Mini M&Ms
- Chopped walnuts
- Dried cherries
Or any scrumptious extra sweets you like!
HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE THICK AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Once the cookies have cooled completely, transfer them to a sealed storage box or bag. Keep them at room temperature for up to a week.
Scratch-made chocolate chip cookies also freeze well! For the freshest taste, wrap each cooled cookie individually in plastic wrap first. Then put all of the wrapped cookies together in an airtight plastic bag, and keep in the freezer for up to one month.
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Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter; chilled and cubed
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar; packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs; chilled
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocoalte chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (you could also use an electric mixer), beat the cold butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy- about 1 minute. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to mix.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix on low-speed until the mixture forms a dough, then add in the chocolate chips.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and measure 1/4 cup of cookie dough and roll into a ball. Place each cookie dough ball on the cookie sheet and place them 1 1/2- 2 inches apart. You may have to bake these in separate batches.
- Bake for 13-14 minutes just until the cookie edges have are a light golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Notes
This is exactly the kind of chocolate chip cookies that me and the family loves… thanks for sharing the recipe. Saving it!
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Thank you!
Yum! We love chocolate chip cookies, and these look amazing. Will be perfect with a glass of milk.
Milk and cookies are the best combination ever! 🙂
These are my daughter’s favorite cookies! So delicious and the perfect chew! Definitely making these again!
That is so great to hear, thanks for your comment!
I love chewy chocolate chip cookies. These are excellent.
Thank you so much!
Cookies HAVE to be thick and chewy in my opinion and these cookies look epic!
Yes- I totally agree Dannii!
Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate cookie. Such a classic and these look like puffy perfection!!
I agree! The bread flour in this recipe really makes these cookies puff up!
I’ve never tried using bread flour in cookies and this one looks absolutely amazing! Plus, who can say no to chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are hard to beat! The bread flour really makes a difference in this recipe!
I have a friend who loves chewy cookies and she’s always looking for new recipes to try. I will share this recipe and I am sure she will more than happy.
That is awesome, enjoy!
I love that you made bread flour! I bet it makes these cookies extra special. And awesome that they freeze well! They just look so darn perfect.
Thanks Alex! These cookies do freeze and store well. I also included all freezing and storing instructions in the recipe card. 🙂
These are just the best and plumpest chocolate chip cookies and I can’t get over how amazing they look. I’ve saved them for my next baking session!
Thank you so much!
Chocolate chip cookies made in just one bowl?! Sold! These are going to be great for when I need a dessert in a snap!
I hope you get a chance to try them Aleta!
Everyone has a favorite cookie,candy mine are chocolate chip. Nicoletta refers to me as the cookie monster. I do get up to tend to our high maintenance cats, after working so hard naturally need a snack!❤ Cookies and milk please!
This cookie is perfect to dunk with milk and it does make the best snack!
You can’t go wrong with a good chocolate chip cookie, and this one looks like a winner! Definitely going to try it out this week, thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Thank you Cathleen, I hope you love this recipe as much as we did!
You can never have enough chocolate chip cookie recipes! I can’t wait to try this one with bread flour.
Yes I agree! It’s always good to have cookies available at all times in your kitchen 🙂
These chocolate chip cookies were off the chain good! My husband gobbled them up like nobody’s business, and I actually wished I made more! They turned out perfect.
Haha woo hoo I love that! So glad you all enjoyed these cookies 🙂