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The Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

A classic, chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe that yields soft and flavorful results with a perfect balance of textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour
  • Brown sugar
  • Butter
  • Egg yolk
  • Semisweet chocolate chips
  • Vanilla extract
  • Baking soda

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  6. Bake at 325°F for 12–14 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Notes

For the chewiest cookies, take them out of the oven when they're lightly golden and still soft to the touch.