About this recipe

This cookie has a soft inside and a light crisp edge. You will get warm, chewy bites full of chocolate. If you want a different sweet cookie, try chewy maple cinnamon cookies with white chocolate for a change.

why make this recipe

You will make this recipe because it is easy and it feeds a crowd. The dough uses simple items you likely have at home. If you like baked goods that mix butter and banana, check brown butter chocolate chip banana bread for another idea.

how to make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

You brown the butter first to add a nutty taste. You mix sugars and eggs, then fold in dry parts and chocolate. The dough bakes into soft centers and set edges. For another bake that uses chocolate and banana, see chocolate chip banana bread.

Ingredients :

3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup (220 g) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate (225 g)

Directions :

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a saucepan, brown the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in the browned butter and mix until well combined.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

how to serve Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serve warm with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a fun dessert plate that mixes cookie and ice cream ideas, you can read about chocolate chip cookie delight.

how to store Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let cookies cool fully before you store them. Put them in an airtight box at room temp for up to 4 days. For a longer keep, freeze the dough balls or baked cookies. For a frozen treat idea, see chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake.

tips to make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown the butter until you smell a nutty note, but do not burn it.
Chill the dough 15–30 minutes for better shape.
Do not overmix after you add flour. Mix until just joined.
Use a small cookie scoop for even bake times.
Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before bake for a bright taste.

variation (if any)

Add chopped nuts for crunch.
Swap some chocolate for white chocolate chips.
Mix in a teaspoon of instant coffee for a deeper chocolate taste.
Use dark chocolate for a richer bite.

FAQs

Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes, but skip or cut back the kosher salt in the dough.

Q: Can I freeze the dough?
A: Yes. Freeze the scooped dough balls on a tray, then move them to a bag. Bake from frozen, add a few minutes to the bake time.

Q: How do I keep cookies soft?
A: Do not overbake. Take them out when the center still looks soft. Cool on the baking sheet a few minutes before moving.

Q: Can I make them bigger or smaller?
A: Yes. Watch the bake time. Bigger cookies need more time, small ones less.

Q: Can I use different sugar?
A: You can use all brown sugar for a deeper chew, but keep the total sugar amount the same.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Published:

April 10, 2026