Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your home. The Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe takes this classic treat to new heights, with their soft and chewy centers, golden edges, and pockets of rich chocolate that melt in your mouth. Perfect for a cozy afternoon with friends, family gatherings, or as a sweet reward after a long day, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles and joy to everyone who takes a bite.

What makes this recipe special is the careful balance of buttery richness and sweet chocolate in every cookie, combined with the magic of chilling the dough for enhanced flavor and texture. Once you try these cookies and see how they effortlessly become a favorite at any gathering, you’ll find yourself making a batch to share (or maybe keep all to yourself!) again and again.

This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or a mix)

Gather your ingredients for these delightful cookies.

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing for the best texture.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. This step helps prevent spreading and improves the overall flavor.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
9. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient substitutions: You can substitute the unsalted butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version or use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
• Optional variations: Try adding nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch, or experiment with different types of chocolate chips like white or dark chocolate.
• Storage or reheating tips: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To revive their freshness, warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 12 minutes
• Total time: 42 minutes (including refrigeration)
• Servings: About 24 cookies
• Difficulty level: Easy

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

150kcal

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Prep 15 minutes mins

Cook 12 minutes mins

Total 42 minutes mins

Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any gathering.

Servings 24 cookies

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Ingredients

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Cookie Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version
• ▢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or a mix) Optional: Try different types of chocolate chips like white or dark

Method

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Preparation

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing for the best texture.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours to prevent spreading and improve overall flavor.

Baking

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
3. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
4. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories150kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein2gFat7gSaturated Fat4gSodium100mgFiber1gSugar10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To revive their freshness, warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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