Thin and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rich, buttery, and loaded with melty chocolate, these cookies are the perfect balance of crisp edges and soft, gooey centers.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick, melted)
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 cups Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Milk Chocolate and Semi-Sweet Chunks
Instructions
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. I suggest melting it at 50% power to avoid the butter from splattering in the microwave. Once it has melted, add brown sugar and sugar and stir well for about 2 minutes until completely smooth. This helps to dissolve the sugars.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and stir for 1 minute.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before adding chocolate to ensure it doesn't melt.
- Fold in chocolate chunks. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes or wrap in plastic wrap. For even more toffee-like flavor, chill for at least 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a light colored baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough with a ookie or ice cream scoop onto the baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches of space between the cookies. These cookies will spread so make sure to allow enough room for spreading.
- Bake for 11-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to turn a light golden color.
Notes
I use Trader Joe's Pound Plus Chocolate Bars, cut into chunks. You can also cut any chocolate bar into chunks or use chocolate chunks or chips.
Do I have to chill the dough? I suggest chilling the dough for at least 20-30 minutes as it improves flavor and gives you a more controlled spread.
Can I freeze the cookie dough? Yes! Scoop the cookie dough into balls, freeze solid on the baking tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour, and then place into a freezer-safe bag.
How do I store these cookies? Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Also, these cookies freeze beautifully so if you want to keep them fresh, I suggest freezing them.
Recipe adapted from Tasty
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
