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Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

ByOlivia Carter
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why make this recipe

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic favorite loved by many. They are thick, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. This recipe gives you the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor, making it an excellent treat for any occasion. Baking these cookies at home ensures you can enjoy warm, fresh cookies right from the oven, just like the ones from your favorite bakery.

how to make Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients :

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions :

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

how to serve Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are best served warm, straight from the oven, or at room temperature. You can enjoy them with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea. For a special treat, try adding a scoop of ice cream between two cookies for a delicious cookie sandwich.

how to store Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last about one week. You can also freeze the cookies for up to three months. Just make sure to place parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.

tips to make Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Feel free to add nuts or other types of chocolate if you want a little extra flavor.

variation

If you want to change it up, try using milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. You can also add in chopped nuts or even dried fruit for added texture and flavor.

FAQs

1. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, you can use salted butter, but you might want to reduce the added salt in the recipe to avoid making the cookies too salty.

2. Why are my cookies flat?
Flat cookies can happen if your butter is too warm or if there is not enough flour in the dough. Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately.

3. Can I refrigerate the dough before baking?
Yes, refrigerating the dough can help make your cookies thicker. You can chill the dough for up to 24 hours before baking. Just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping out.

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Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Thick, chewy cookies filled with gooey chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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Hi, I’m Olivia Carter. I’m 41 years old, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and now living in Denver, Colorado, where the mountains are as much a part of my inspiration as the markets I shop from. My kitchen is my safe place it smells of herbs, wood smoke, and sometimes just-baked bread cooling on the counter.

I didn’t grow up with professional chefs around me just hardworking parents and a grandmother who believed that love always started with a pot on the stove. She taught me how to make biscuits without a recipe, how to know when cornbread is ready just by the sound it makes, and how to never waste a single vegetable from the garden. Those lessons stuck with me more than anything I ever read in a cookbook.

My path here wasn’t simple. I started as a server, sneaking glances into the kitchen whenever I could. Eventually, I found myself behind the line, sweating through long shifts, burning my fingers, and learning faster than I thought possible. Later, I studied culinary arts in New York, but I’ve always said the best training came from real kitchens, real mistakes, and real people who pushed me to keep going.

Today, my cooking is rooted in Southern tradition but shaped by everywhere I’ve traveled and everything I’ve tasted. I love the balance of smoky barbecue with bright citrus, the sweetness of honey paired with a kick of chili, and the way fresh herbs can lift even the simplest dish. Food, to me, is about contrast it should surprise you while still feeling like home.

I cook for people who want food that tells a story. I believe meals should connect us to memory, to family, to joy. It’s not about perfection or fancy plating it’s about sitting down, taking a bite, and feeling something.

If you’ve ever laughed around a messy kitchen table, licked barbecue sauce off your fingers, or found comfort in a bowl of soup on a hard day, then you already understand what my cooking is about. Welcome I can’t wait to share it with you.

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