Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Everyone Loves
A tried-and-true chocolate chip cookie recipe with one extra egg yolk for soft, chewy centers and crisp, golden edges. Perfectly balanced and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet; mix until just combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
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Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes.
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Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Chill dough for best texture. Use chopped chocolate for gooey pools. Store with a slice of bread to maintain softness.