Thick, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate—these cookies are perfection with crispy edges and a soft center.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temp
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or mix-ins)
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(Optional) ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
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Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins).
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
3. Dry Ingredients
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Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix!).
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Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
4. Bake
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Scoop 2-tbsp balls of dough onto sheets (leave 2″ space).
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Bake 9–11 mins until edges are golden but centers look soft.
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Let cool 5 mins on tray, then transfer to a rack.
Pro Tips
🍪 For thicker cookies: Chill dough 30+ mins before baking.
🔥 Gooey center? Underbake slightly (they firm up as they cool).
🧂 Flaky salt on top elevates flavor!
🌾 Gluten-free? Use 1:1 GF flour blend.
Why These Are the BEST
✅ Crispy edges + chewy middle
✅ Balanced sweetness with deep caramel notes from brown sugar
✅ Customizable—try dark chocolate, M&Ms, or sea salt!
Serve warm with milk… and try not to eat the whole batch!