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Big Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are thick, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips that melt in your mouth!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (standard size)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chips (mini size)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars - In another bowl, beat the cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla - Add in the eggs one at a time, then pour in the vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Step 5: Incorporate Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chips - Gently fold in the semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Scoop and Bake - Using a cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Cool and Enjoy - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Using cold butter is crucial for thick cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.