Chocolate Chunk Chewy Cookies (Printable Version)
Irresistibly chewy, classic cookies featuring generous semi-sweet chocolate chunks and a subtle vanilla note.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate
09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the pure vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to maintain dough tenderness.
06 - Evenly fold the semi-sweet chocolate chunks into the dough ensuring uniform distribution.
07 - Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, placing portions approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
08 - Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies have that perfect chewy texture that feels like a little secret between friends.
- The generous chunks of chocolate melt just right, making each bite a delightful surprise.
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- Don&t overmix your dough once the dry ingredients go in; it keeps the cookies tender instead of tough.
- Chilling the dough overnight enhances the flavor and prevents excessive spreading while baking.
03 -
- Using chunks rather than chips creates those melt-in-your-mouth pockets that everyone raves about.
- Balancing brown and white sugar gives you a cookie that is crisp on the edges and chewy inside—magic!