Chewy Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies 

These Chewy Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies are the epitome of comfort baking thick, soft, and bursting with gooey chocolate chips. Inspired by classic bakery style treats, this recipe combines melted butter, a blend of sugars, and a touch of cornstarch to achieve a chewy texture. Chilling the dough before baking ensures thick, puffy cookies that are crisp on the edges and soft in the center.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

• ½ cup white granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 large egg

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, and beat until well combined.

4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to prevent excessive spreading during baking.

7. Shape Cookies: Scoop the chilled dough into large balls, approximately 3 tablespoons each, and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–17 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.

9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)

• Calories: Approximately 424 kcal

• Total Fat: 14 g

• Saturated Fat: 8 g

• Cholesterol: 43 mg

• Sodium: 47 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 71 g

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g

• Sugars: 68 g

• Protein: 5 g

• Potassium: 181 mg