Best Chocolate Chip Cookies: Thick Soft Irresistible!

The smell hits you firstwarm brown sugar, melting butter, that cozy vanilla hug. One bite and you’re back in your childhood kitchen, sneaking dough off the spoon when no one’s looking. These chocolate chip cookies do what all the best comfort bakes do: they make time slow down. People love them because they’re as gooey and soft as you want them, with just a bit of crunch around the edge.

This version leans into the good stuffchunks of rich chopped chocolate, a chill overnight for max flavor, and just the tiniest dash of apple cider vinegar to keep things extra chewy. That’s the surprise that sets these apart from the usual choc chip cookie recipes. The dough comes together with pantry basics, and you don’t need fancy gearjust a bowl, a spoon, and a little patience to let it rest. Thick, soft, and easy as pie. Maybe easier.

I started making these in early fall 2020, mid-sourdough craze, craving something simpler and sweeter. My neighbor tried one off the porch drop-off plate and called it “dangerously good.” Learned the resting trick from bakery dayscold butter and a slow chill give them their craggly edges with caramel centers. After over ten years of testing and writing recipes, this one’s become my go-to when I need something nostalgic that still feels fresh.

Yesica Andrews

Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy Delicious Gooey Treat

Discover the joy of making extra chewy chocolate chip cookies that are crispy on the edges yet gooey in the center. This recipe for brown butter chopped chocolate chip cookies requires no freezing and delivers the ultimate thin cookie experience. Perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies that everyone will love!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 2 egg yolks room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chunks

Method

 

1. Heat the oven to 350°F to get ready for baking.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
3. Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble and turns a light brown, about 5 to 6 minutes; set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar, then mix in the browned butter until just incorporated.
5. Add the egg, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth and thick.
6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently using a spatula until a dough forms.
7. Stir in the milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chunks, then let the dough rest for 15 to 20 minutes to meld flavors.
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Scoop dough portions about 1/4 to 1/3 cup each onto the sheet, spacing them so only 6 cookies fit per pan.
10. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes until the edges turn golden and the centers look slightly soft.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the hot baking sheet for 10 minutes to finish cooking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy!

Notes

• For best results, use room temperature eggs and measure flour carefully to maintain the chewy texture. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you’re looking for a chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s both nostalgic and a little extra fancy, this is the one. Here’s why you’ll adore them:

• Brown Butter Magic: The nutty richness of browned butter makes these cookies irresistibly rich and flavorful.
• Perfect Texture: Soft and gooey inside with just enough crisp on the edges a delightful contrast.
• Chunks and Chips: Mixing milk chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks gives you melty, chocolatey bites every time.
• No Freezing Required: No waiting around for the dough to chill overnight; these cookies bake up beautifully after just a short rest!

Key Ingredients and What Makes Them Special

These cookies might seem like your typical chocolate chip cookie recipe at first glance, but each ingredient plays a special role:

• Browned Butter: Browning the butter takes just a few extra minutes, but it adds a deep, toasty flavor you can’t achieve any other way.
• Brown Sugar: Using more brown sugar than white ensures a chewy texture and imparts a cozy caramel flavor.
• Two Egg Yolks: The extra yolks help make the centers soft and rich without making them too cakey.
• Milk Chocolate Chips + Semi-Sweet Chunks: Combining these two creates delightful pockets of sweet and bittersweet chocolate in every bite.

Pro Tip: Measure your flour precisely! A heavy hand can make your cookies dry or dense.

Step-by-Step Baking Guide

Let’s walk through the steps to get these fresh, gooey chocolate chip cookies into your hands in no time:

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Browning the Butter: Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat until golden and nutty (this takes about 5–6 minutes). Allow it to cool slightly before combining with the sugars.
4. Mixing Magic: In a large bowl, combine the sugars with the slightly cooled browned butter. Whisk in the egg, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and smooth.
5. Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined and a dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chunks.
6. Rest the Dough: Let the dough sit for 15-20 minutes. This crucial step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too thin, ensuring they remain thick and gooey.
7. Bake: Scoop generous portions of dough (about 1/4 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.

Quick Baking Reminders

Serving and Storage Tips

While warm cookies fresh from the oven are always a treat, here’s how to keep their deliciousness going:

• Serving: These cookies are perfect with a cold glass of milk or your favorite tea or coffee. For a delightful dessert, add them to a platter or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To help maintain their signature gooey texture, place a slice of bread in the container to absorb excess moisture.
• Freezing Dough: To freeze dough, scoop individual portions onto a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen at 350°F for approximately 12-14 minutes.

Storage Guide

Expert Says

Chocolate chip cookies develop their signature chewy texture when the right balance of brown and white sugar is used. Brown sugar adds moisture and acidity, which activates baking soda, creating a tender crumb and enhancing flavor depth. Proper chilling of dough also prevents excessive spreading during baking.

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How I Finally Nailed My Chocolate Chip Cookies

After several rounds of tweakingfrom burnt edges to dough that spread too thinI’ve perfected a chocolate chip cookie recipe that truly balances soft centers with crisp edges. Each try taught me to trust the process and ingredients, and now I’m excited to share a recipe that’s the culmination of that patient effort.

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Conclusion

These chocolate chip cookies come together quickly, filling your kitchen with an irresistible warm, cozy aroma. You’ll love their soft, gooey centers and perfectly crisp edgespure comfort from the very first bite.

Try swapping in your favorite chocolate chunks or a sprinkle of sea salt for a quick twist. To keep them fresh, store leftovers in an airtight container with a slice of breadan old trick that genuinely works! For impromptu treats, feel free to bake the dough straight from the freezer whenever cravings hit.

Did these cookies bring back a favorite childhood memory or family moment? I’d love to see your photos and hear your stories! Save this recipe, share it with friends, and keep that homemade cookie magic aliveone delicious batch at a time.