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Thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies rest on a black tray, with two on napkins—one partially eaten. Scattered chocolate chips and a bottle of milk complete the scene on a light textured surface.
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4.30 from 41 votes

Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you like soft, chewy cookies, these thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies are for you. Brown sugar and higher oven temperature is the secret to thick, soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies every time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º F.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar, on medium speed, until well blended. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add flour mixture; mix just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans, if using. (Optional: cover dough and chill 20 - 30 minutes.)
  • Drop dough in 2-tablespoon portions, 2 inches apart, onto baking pans. Bake until the cookies are lightly browned and no longer wet in the center, 6 to 8 minutes; if baking more than one pan at a time, switch pan positions halfway through baking.
  • Take the cookies out of the oven 1 or 2 minutes before the cookies are cooked, as they will continue to cook on the baking pans.
  • Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to racks to cool completely before serving.

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Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients are crucial – set out your butter and eggs at least an hour before baking.
  • Don't overmix once you add the flour – this keeps your cookies tender and prevents them from becoming tough.
  • Use a cookie scoop if you have one – it ensures even sizing and perfectly round cookies.
  • The 1-2 minute early removal from the oven is crucial for achieving that perfect chewy texture. Trust the process, even if they look slightly underdone!

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg