Looking for the best soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe? Your search ends here!
How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:
What Makes Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy?
The key to perfectly soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies? Brown sugar. It has a higher moisture content than its white counterpart, so it yields softer cookies. This recipe calls for a full cup of brown sugar and ½ a cup of white sugar.
How to Make the Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies:
- Sift the dry ingredients together in one bowl and beat the wet ingredients in another.
- Add the dry mix to the wet mix, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by the spoonful onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the edges are golden.
How to Store Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Store the cooled chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To keep the cookies as soft for as long as possible, place a piece of white bread in the container to absorb the dry air and keep the cookies moist.
Can You Freeze Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Yes! You can freeze baked chewy chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip cookie dough.
- To freeze baked cookies: Allow the baked cookies to cool completely. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover, and freeze for about three hours or up to overnight. Transfer the now-frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in at least one layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months.
- To freeze cookie dough: Drop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for about three hours or up to overnight. Transfer the frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in at least one layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months.
Learn more: How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough for Easy Baking
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“These are insanely good when made exactly as instructed,” says AmeliaBedelia. “One thing I like to do occasionally is to brown the butter. It adds a caramel-y richness that elevates them even further.”
“This recipe is great and all of the cookies are almost gone after a day,” raves Alison. “I end up doubling the recipe and making bigger cookies, as well as adding in a bit of almond extract to taste.”
“These are our favorite chocolate chip cookies,” according to davilla39. “They always turn out delicious. I typically refrigerate the dough for a bit as well, since it’s a best practice for all drop cookies!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams