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Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Finally, the perfect Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies, with a thick chewy texture, soft center, and golden brown edges. This kitchen-tested, easy recipe can be made in 30 minutes.

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Stack of thick chocolate chip cookies with soft, gooey centers
Prep
⏱️ 15m
Cook
🍳 12m
Total
⏰ 27m
Servings
30

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies takes 27 min (15 min prep, 12 min cooking) and serves 30.

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1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set the dry ingredient mixture aside.

3

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth. Whisk in the egg, then the egg yolk, and finally the vanilla extract until the mixture is completely blended.

4

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, keeping in mind that the dough will be soft.

5

Using a #30 cookie scoop or a 2-tablespoon measure, scoop the cookie dough into balls and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, noting that these cookies will spread significantly during baking.

6

Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden, while the centers will still appear soft and slightly underbaked.

7

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Enjoy your bakery style chocolate chip cookies — and don't forget to share.

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  • Gather IngredientsMise en place makes baking easier
  • Watch out · Preheat & Prep SheetsParchment prevents sticking and burning
  • Whisk Dry IngredientsEven mixing prevents salty pockets
  • Mix Wet IngredientsWhisk until fully smooth and glossy
  • Watch out · Combine DoughDon't overmix; dough stays soft
  • Scoop Dough BallsCookies spread a lot while baking
  • Bake CookiesUnderbaked centers set as they cool
  • Cool on SheetResting firms up the soft centers

Swaps, storing and making ahead

Good to know

Swaps

  • No light brown sugar? Mix ¾ cup granulated sugar with about 2 teaspoons molasses as a substitute.
  • You can swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for an equal amount of chopped chocolate or chocolate chunks.

Making it ahead

Cookie dough can be scooped into balls and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.

Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.

The story behind itHistory of Chocolate Chip Cookies: Where Bakery Style BeganBakery style chocolate chip cookies are thick and chewy, with a soft center and golden edges. Here is where the American classic came from, how it varies, and when it fits best.

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