Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crispy Edges and Soft Centers
Thick, chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with golden edges, soft centers, and generous pools of melted chocolate in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 18 large cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temp or cold and cubed
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
2½ cups chocolate chips or chunks
Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugars for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
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Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually mix dry into wet until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line trays with parchment.
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Scoop large dough balls and space on trays.
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Bake 12–14 minutes until golden at edges, slightly soft in center.
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Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
Dough can be frozen. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes. Store baked cookies in airtight container.