These ultra-thick bakery-style chocolate chip cookies have crisp edges, gooey centers, and loads of melted chocolate in every bite. High-temp baked for that perfect golden finish.
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
2 cups semisweet + dark chocolate chips/chunks
Cream cold butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
Whisk dry ingredients separately and add gradually.
Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
Scoop into 4 oz dough balls and chill for 1–24 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line baking sheets.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
Cool on tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.
For smaller cookies, use 2 oz dough balls and bake 8–9 minutes.
Chill dough for better structure and flavor.
Freeze dough balls and bake from frozen when needed.