Ultra Thick Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These ultra thick bakery style chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings with a professional touch right from your oven.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt (or sea salt)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups chocolate chips (mix of semisweet and dark)
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- Optional: Extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Step 3: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to press on top later.
- Step 4: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
- Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Step 6: Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to form dough balls. Make them slightly taller than wide for a thick bakery style. Place on sheets a few inches apart and press extra chocolate chips on top.
- Step 7: Bake for 10–13 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain slightly soft. Slight underbaking helps keep cookies chewy.
- Step 8: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm if desired.
Tips & Variations
- For an extra bakery touch, use a combination of semisweet and dark chocolate chips.
- Chilling the dough overnight intensifies flavors and gives thicker cookies.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Press a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
- If you prefer softer cookies, slightly reduce baking time.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days. For maximum freshness, add a slice of bread to keep them soft. You can freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before eating. Unbaked dough balls freeze well too—bake straight from frozen by adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time. To reheat, microwave cookies for 10–15 seconds for that freshly baked warmth.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these cookies without chilling the dough?
While you can bake immediately, chilling is recommended to prevent spreading and improve flavor. Without chilling, cookies may be thinner and less flavorful.
Why are my cookies not thick and bakery-style?
Using a large scoop, chilling the dough, and baking just until edges are golden helps achieve that thick, soft bakery texture. Overmixing or skipping chilling can cause thinner cookies.
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Ultra Thick Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 large cookies 1x
Description
These ultra thick bakery style chocolate chip cookies deliver a soft, chewy center with golden edges and rich caramelized flavor. Using a mix of semisweet and dark chocolate chips folded into a thick dough chilled to intensify flavor and prevent spreading, these cookies come out perfectly thick and irresistibly delicious. Topped with extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt, they replicate the experience of fresh bakery treats at home.
Ingredients
Fresh Products:
- 2 large eggs
Pantry Items and Spices:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt (or sea salt)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 3 cups chocolate chips (use a mix of semisweet and dark for a bakery effect)
Dairy:
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Optional Toppings:
- Extra chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the melted and cooled unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing very well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to complete the wet batter.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until a thick cookie dough forms, making sure not to overmix. Then fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving a small handful to press on top of the cookie dough balls.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl containing the cookie dough and refrigerate it for a minimum of 1 hour, ideally overnight. This step enhances the flavors and helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, yielding thick, rich-textured cookies.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line one or more baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prepare for baking.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a large cookie scoop (approximately 3 tablespoons), form dough balls stacking them slightly taller than wide to maintain thickness. Place the dough balls several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press a few reserved chocolate chips onto the top of each dough ball to create a distinctive bakery-style appearance.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 13 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking as they will continue to set after removal from the oven.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. While still warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt to add a finishing touch reminiscent of bakery quality.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for thick cookies and richer flavor.
- Use a mix of semisweet and dark chocolate chips for best taste and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense, tough cookies.
- Underbaking slightly ensures soft, chewy centers.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months; thaw before eating.
- Unbaked dough balls can be frozen and baked later, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
- Reheat cookies in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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