Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies at Home
These Perfect Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavor with crisp edges and gooey centers—just like your favorite bakery’s version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¾ cup light or dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ cups chocolate chips
½ cup chopped chocolate or chunks
Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
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Beat cold butter and sugars until just combined.
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Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add dry to wet, mixing gently.
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Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
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Scoop dough into large balls. Chill for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake cookies 12–14 minutes until golden on edges.
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Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chilling dough is essential. Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center.