Thick Bakery-Style Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy, gooey cookies with golden edges and chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing, best served warm.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
10 - 2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
11 - 1 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt; set aside.
03 - Using a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat cold unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each. Blend in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing dough.
06 - Fold chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans into the dough with a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup, forming 12 portions. Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing evenly.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers appear barely set. For gooey texture, do not overbake.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses all pantry staples so you can bake them anytime
- Ready in under 35 minutes for quick cravings
- Perfectly gooey in the center and crisp on the edges with little effort
- Customize easily with nuts, chocolate types, or even dried fruit
02 -
- Large batch yields for parties or bake sales
- High in comforting flavors with tons of texture
- Freezes beautifully for grab-and-go treats anytime
03 -
- Chilling the dough before baking enhances thickness and gooey texture.
- Toasting nuts briefly brings out even more flavor.
- Never skip creaming the cold butter with sugar well this step makes all the difference for thick edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center.
- Rotate baking sheets in the oven if you notice uneven browning and always let the cookies rest after baking to firm up without drying out.