Best 8 Thick And Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, there exists a cookie that has captured the hearts and taste buds of countless individuals worldwide: the thick and gooey chocolate chip cookie. This heavenly treat features a soft, chewy center that oozes with rich, melted chocolate chips, all enveloped in a golden-brown crust. Achieving the perfect balance of textures and flavors in a chocolate chip cookie is an art form that requires careful selection of ingredients, precise measurements, and the utmost attention to detail. With the right recipe and a bit of culinary expertise, you too can create these irresistible cookies that will elevate any occasion, whether it's a cozy night in or a grand celebration.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THICK-AND-GOOEY CHOCOLATE-CHIP COOKIES



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These hefty and extremely satisfying treats should be devoured with a cool glass of milk on hand. In the search for the perfect iteration of chocolate-chip cookies, three subsets of cookie rose to the top (check out the crisp and chewy versions to compare). Each recipe was tested more than a half-dozen times, so please grant us some generosity. Note that this version uses baking powder and the balls of dough are considerably larger.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield Makes 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt
8 ounces butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate (chunks and shavings)
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy, 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture all at once and blend until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate and walnuts. Chill the dough for at least an hour.
  • Roll 1/4 -cup lumps of dough into balls, then place on the baking sheet and flatten to 1/2 -inch-thick disks spaced 2 inches apart. Chill the dough between batches. Bake until the edges turn golden, 14 to 17 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a baking rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 123 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEST BIG, FAT, CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE



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These cookies are the pinnacle of perfection! If you want a big, fat, chewy cookie like the kind you see at bakeries and specialty shops, then these are the cookies for you!

Provided by ELIZABETHBH

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 110.7 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

BIG & BUTTERY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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My take on the classic cookie is inspired by a bakery in California called Hungry Bear. It's big, thick and chewy-truly the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. -Irene Yeh, Mequon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls. Flatten each to 3/4-in. thickness (2-1/2-in. diameter), smoothing edges as necessary. Place in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed paper or parchment; refrigerate, covered, overnight., To bake, place dough portions 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°., Bake until edges are golden brown (centers will be light), 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OOEY, GOOEY, CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I have had so many requests for this recipe so I thought I'd better share. These cookies bake up fat and chewy with just the right amount of crisp! The quick oats give these cookies their incredible texture. And you would never guess there were oats anywhere in these cookies. I make these every Sunday night- a family tradition.

Provided by MaMas Apprentice

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 24 large cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup quick oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream butter and both sugars. (I like to cream them really well so I leave the mixer on while I do the next step.).
  • Mix all dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking soda and salt) in a separate small bowl.
  • Add 2 eggs, one at a time, to creamed ingredients.
  • Add vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients a little at a time until it's all well incorprated. (Mixture should be really thick and not real sticky. If too sticky, add extra flour 1 T. at a time until dry enough that you can pick up the dough and roll it without it sticking to your hands.).
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • I roll these into about golf ball sized balls and bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes. Take them out just as they are barely beginning to brown. The key is to not overbake these! Let them cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer to wire rack.
  • Hint: If your cookies spread too much while baking, try putting the dough in the fridge for a while before baking up the next batch. If that doesn't work, add a bit more flour to it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 190.1, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 23, Protein 2.9

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Chocolate chip cookies are a go-to favorite dessert, sweet snack, or after-school treat. This cookie-which is made in the soft and chewy style-gives you both the nostalgia of childhood bake sales and the satisfying, grown-up flavors of dark chocolate. After just three steps and a quick bake in the oven, the only thing you'll need is a glass of cold milk or frothy coffee.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in the upper and lower third positions. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix to combine. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, drop heaping portions of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

THICK AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Chocolate chip cookies to die for. This is a recipe that has finally been perfected after many years of tweaking.

Provided by cubsgirl16

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 jumbo egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk both amounts of flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, and pudding mix in another bowl with an electric mixer until blended; beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Roll the dough into 2-inch balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

THICK, SOFT, AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I moved out of the house in 1992 but my dad still insist I make his chocolate chip cookies for him. After much searching these are the ones we deemed "best". Soft and chewy but with a lightly crisp outer layer. If you don't want the crispness, substitute more butter for the shortening. I have found that you need to follow the directions *exactly* to get the best cookies. Not using real butter or all brown sugar, not beating the eggs in one at a time, not baking them at a higher temp than the "traditional" recipe, all make a difference in the end result. I have also found that Land o' Lake butter makes a better cookie than some generic brand butter. Don't let the butter sit out too long. It needs to soften but if it sits until the moisture starts to separate from the butter, it is too soft and it will affect the resulting cookies. If that happens, refrigerate the dough for about an hour to help them not spread as much. It also helps to use the mixer on the dough in between batches going into the oven. It helps keep the dough from starting to separate if it is a warm day. Another thing I've learned is you have to make sure there is plenty of circulation in your oven. When I moved, my cookies started turning out flat again. I finally realized that my oven was smaller at the new house and when I switched to smaller cookie sheets, my cookies turned out perfectly!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup real butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and shortening until creamy.
  • Add sugar and vanilla and beat with a mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
  • Add flour mixture, and beat slowly to incorporate, then beat to blend well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Drop batter in 2-tablespoon portions about 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake in a 375°F preheated oven until edges of cookies are brown but an area about 1 inch wide in the center is still pale, about 10 minutes.
  • If using 2 pans in 1 oven, switch positions at half-time.
  • Let cookies cool on pan about 5 minutes, then transfer to racks with a spatula.
  • Serve warm or cool.

THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

There are a few secrets to the best classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Number one: Don't use chips; instead, opt for a mix of milk or semisweet and dark chocolate chunks. The second is to let the dough rest overnight or longer for a more complex, toffee-like flavor. Lastly, use an ice cream scooper to get even-sized cookies every time. And that's it! With these little tweaks, the result is a cookie that's textured on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. Absolutely perfect!

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
4 oz dark chocolate chunk, or your preference

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
  • Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to barely brown.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

Tips:

  • Use the right flour. All-purpose flour is the standard choice for chocolate chip cookies, but bread flour or cake flour can also be used. Bread flour will produce a chewier cookie, while cake flour will produce a more tender cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The ideal baking temperature for chocolate chip cookies is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and the centers will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will spread too much and be too soft.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

Conclusion:

By following these tips, you can make thick and gooey chocolate chip cookies that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect chocolate chip cookies every time.

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