Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

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These chewy chocolate chip cookies are the pinnacle of perfection! If you want a big, fat, soft, and chewy cookie like the kind you see at bakeries and specialty shops, then this is the recipe for you!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 1/2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

    Ingredients to make big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookies

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  2. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together; set aside.

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  3. Beat brown sugar, melted butter, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.

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  4. Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until light and creamy; add flour mixture and stir until dough is just combined.

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  5. Stir in chocolate chips.

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  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough 3 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 to 17 minutes.

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  8. Cool on the cookie sheets briefly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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From the Editor

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19,681 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

285 Calories
14g Fat
40g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 107mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.