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Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Bakery-Style Treats

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This recipe delivers soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with bakery-style perfection, featuring browned butter and a higher ratio of brown sugar for a tender crumb and caramel notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour (or cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top before baking

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams and turns a light amber color with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  11. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on cookies immediately after baking.
  12. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and achieve chewy texture. Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers remain soft. Use quality chocolate for best flavor. Flaky sea salt on top adds a gourmet touch.

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