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A close-up image of a stack of bakery-style chocolate chip cookies.

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enjoy classic bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with a chewy, flavorful texture, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter at cool room temperature (67°F)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs until creamy. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Optional: refrigerate dough for 24-72 hours for better flavor. Let sit at room temperature before baking.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, form 3-tablespoon balls and place on baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

For chewier cookies, refrigerate dough overnight.