Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies, a treat that perfectly balances soft centers with crisp edges. These cookies are thick, chewy, and generously packed with both semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy nights in. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable options, this recipe ensures that anyone can create bakery-quality cookies right in their own kitchen. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for later, these cookies promise to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- 3 oz dark chocolate bar (chopped)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter with granulated sugar and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and chopped dark chocolate using a spatula.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour (or up to 24 hours) to enhance flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop large balls of dough (about 1/3 cup each) onto the prepared sheet, spaced about three inches apart.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg