Ruth Wakefield accidentally invented chocolate chip cookies in 1938 when her chopped Nestlé bar didn't melt completely at 375°F.
Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their perfectly crispy edges and irresistibly gooey centers, each bite is a delightful balance of rich milk and dark chocolate. Whip them up effortlessly in just one bowl for a sweet escape that will leave you craving more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (114 g)
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips (60 ml)
- 1 large egg
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (156 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (66.6 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Flaky sea salt, for toppingoptional
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown 75% of your butter to 350°F until it smells nutty and turns amber - this creates lactones and furans that add complex caramel notes while maintaining enough solid fat for proper cookie structure.technique350°F browning temp
- ✓Chill your cookie dough for at least 2 hours or overnight because cold fat spreads slower during baking, preventing thin, crispy cookies and maintaining the chewy texture.timing2+ hours chilling
- ✓Use bread flour or add 1-2 tablespoons extra all-purpose flour because higher protein content (12-14%) creates more gluten structure, resulting in chewier cookies that hold their shape.ingredient12-14% protein content
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of 350°F+ because lower temperature allows cookies to cook through evenly while keeping centers soft and preventing over-browning of edges.equipment325°F baking temp
- ✓Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball before baking - surface chips caramelize at 310°F creating appealing visual contrast and concentrated chocolate flavor spots.technique310°F caramelization
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Ruth Wakefield accidentally invented chocolate chip cookies in 1938 when her chopped Nestlé bar didn't melt completely at 375°F.
Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies! With their perfectly crispy edges and irresistibly gooey centers, each bite is a delightful balance of rich milk and dark chocolate. Whip them up effortlessly in just one bowl for a sweet escape that will leave you craving more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (114 g)
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips (60 ml)
- 1 large egg
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (156 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (66.6 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Flaky sea salt, for toppingoptional
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown 75% of your butter to 350°F until it smells nutty and turns amber - this creates lactones and furans that add complex caramel notes while maintaining enough solid fat for proper cookie structure.technique350°F browning temp
- ✓Chill your cookie dough for at least 2 hours or overnight because cold fat spreads slower during baking, preventing thin, crispy cookies and maintaining the chewy texture.timing2+ hours chilling
- ✓Use bread flour or add 1-2 tablespoons extra all-purpose flour because higher protein content (12-14%) creates more gluten structure, resulting in chewier cookies that hold their shape.ingredient12-14% protein content
- ✓Bake at 325°F instead of 350°F+ because lower temperature allows cookies to cook through evenly while keeping centers soft and preventing over-browning of edges.equipment325°F baking temp
- ✓Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball before baking - surface chips caramelize at 310°F creating appealing visual contrast and concentrated chocolate flavor spots.technique310°F caramelization