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Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies for Sweet Nostalgia

Experience the bliss of Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, a nostalgic American classic that is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar packed tightly
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour measured accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust if using salted butter
  • 2 cups Semisweet or Dark Chocolate Chips
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Nuts chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats for extra texture
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter for a creamy swirl
  • 1 cup Dried Fruit for a chewy twist
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Pieces for sweet-savory contrast
  • 1 teaspoon Spices cinnamon or cayenne

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and space them on baking sheets.
  8. Chill dough for 30 minutes to enhance thickness.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix the dough.

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