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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe

The best bakery-style chocolate chip cookies recipe for thick, chewy centers, crisp edges, and melted chocolate puddles. This foolproof guide delivers professional results at home, making it the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll ever need.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup bread flour Do not substitute. This is key for chewiness.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or a chopped chocolate bar
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • 1 Large Cookie Scoop 3-Tablespoon size

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cold, cubed butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until combined and slightly fluffy. Do not over-cream.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This step is crucial for thick cookies and deep flavor.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Use a large (3-tablespoon) cookie scoop to portion the cold dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft and slightly underdone. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 4gFat: 18gFiber: 2g

Notes

For best results, do not skip the dough chilling step. It makes a world of difference in the final texture and flavor of the cookies.
Feel free to substitute the chocolate chunks with your favorite nuts like walnuts or pecans.
Keyword bakery style cookies,chewy chocolate chip cookies,thick chocolate chip cookies

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