Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft, Thick & Chewy)
Soft, thick, and chewy best chocolate chip cookies with rich flavor, crisp edges, and gooey centers. A simple homemade recipe designed for consistent, bakery-style results every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter cold, cut into cubes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (or 200°C).
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Fold in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 8–11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cookies rest before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Always use room temperature eggs for better mixing
- Butter should be soft but not melted to avoid flat cookies
- Slightly underbake cookies for a soft and chewy center
- Cookies continue baking on the tray after removal