Description
- These ultra-thick, chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies have a crisp edge, soft center, and are loaded with melty chocolate. No chilling required!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts if using).
- Scoop dough into large balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a thicker cookie.
- Slightly underbake for an ultra-chewy center.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American