Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This recipe for Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies delivers the perfect balance of crunchy edges and soft, chewy centers. Using melted butter and a mix of brown and granulated sugars, these classic cookies bring out rich vanilla and chocolate flavors, creating an irresistible treat ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ to 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional but typical)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when your cookies are mixed and shaped.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together to distribute evenly and set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted and cooled butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until blended. Be careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool the cookies: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set their texture with crispy edges and chewy centers.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, use more brown sugar and slightly less granulated sugar.
- Ensure butter is completely melted and cooled to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
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