Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies with soft, chewy centers and crispy edges. The final texture comes from using melted butter and chilling the dough for at least an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt butter and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk melted butter with brown and granulated sugars in large bowl.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- In separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir until soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
- Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange chilled dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Do not overmix dough. Chilling is essential for proper texture and spread.