Description
These chewy thick NYC style chocolate chip cookies feature a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, packed with rich chocolate chips for a nostalgic homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup (120g) walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is key to achieving thick, chewy cookies. Avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour to prevent toughness. For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Adding flaky sea salt on top before baking enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2.5
Keywords: chewy chocolate chip cookies, NYC style cookies, thick chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe