Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with golden edges and melty chocolate chips. A timeless, bakery-style favorite made fresh!

Soft, Chewy & Loaded with Chocolate!

We recently had a record breaking blizzard come through in Central Wisconsin! It was the most snow accumulated in one day ever recorded in history! We got about 30″ of snow all at once – it was crazy.

The plan was to keep on top of the snow and clear it several times throughout the day. But our snow blower broken within the first few minutes. We didn’t want too much snow accumulating because then it’s just harder to clear, so my husband called someone to plow the driveway. He never showed up.

So late in the afternoon, my Dad thought of a way we could fix the snow blower temporarily. It worked, so we got to clearing away the snow the best we could with an injured snow blower. We were able to clear a path, but it was really bothering us that it wasn’t completely cleared.

We woke up the next morning to another huge snowfall and drifting! We just stood in awe, it was so overwhelming. There was no way we could clear all of that snow! My husband called our nephew who had a recommendation for a guy who could plow for us. He actually showed up and did a fantastic job!

Since I had been snowed in, I had nothing better to do than bake so I had a batch of these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies on the counter. I gave all of them to the guy who cleared our driveway! We were so appreciative of his help!

Some of my other favorite cookies to give as gifts are White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies, Snicker Surprise Peanut Butter Cookies, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Soft & Chewy M&M Cookies!

What You’ll Love About this Recipe:

• Balanced Sweetness – Sweet without being overpowering, letting the buttery cookie base and chocolate shine.
• Bakery-Style Satisfaction – Thick, generous cookies that feel indulgent and homemade at the same time.
• Freshly Baked Comfort – The kind of cookie that tastes best warm, with a glass of milk!
• Soft, Chewy Centers – Perfectly tender on the inside with just enough structure to hold that irresistible chew!
• Melty Chocolate in Every Bite – Packed with rich chocolate chips that melt into the dough for classic, comforting flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 1/4 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Butter, Melted & Cooled
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 Egg + 1 Egg Yolk
• 2 tsp Vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups Chocolate Chips

How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

• In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup melted & cooled (for 5 minutes) butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup sugar.
• Whisk in 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, then 2 tsp vanilla.
• Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix together.
• Fold in 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips.
• Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper. If the dough has chilled for longer than 2 hours, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Place 1 1/2 tbsp size scoops of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies to spread.
• Bake for 13 minutes. The centers will look soft, but the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
• Press in additional chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies right after removing from the oven. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

FREQUENLTY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What makes these Chocolate Chip Cookies chewy?

They are made with a carefully balanced dough that creates soft centers and slightly crisp edges. The result is a classic chewy texture that stays tender, not dry or crunchy.

How should I store these cookies?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and chewy.

Can I warm them up?

Absolutely! A few seconds in the microwave will make them extra soft and bring back that fresh from the oven feel.

Can cookies be frozen?

Yes! Freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

More Cookies:

• Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Soft & Chewy M&M Cookies
• White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
• Snicker Surprise Peanut Butter Cookies
• Banana Pudding Cookies
• Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Brownie Mix Cookies
• Chewy Sugar Cookies