Best Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Soft, indulgent, and loaded with melty semisweet chocolate chips, the Best Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Cookies are every cookie lover’s dream. Boasting a perfectly chewy texture and a rich, buttery flavor, these oversized treats are made with a blend of brown sugar and granulated sugar for the ultimate softness and sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple mix of pantry staples like all-purpose flour and vanilla extract, these cookies come together effortlessly—perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Baked at a gentle 325°F for a slightly underdone center, they deliver that bakery-style decadence in every bite. Ideal for cookie swaps, holiday platters, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving, these cookies are best served fresh from the oven with a glass of milk for the ultimate comfort-food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium saucepan or in the microwave, melt the butter until just melted and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
Using a large cookie scoop or a spoon, portion the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5-7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.4 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.2 g | 701% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2426 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 959.0 g | 349% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 649.0 g | ||
| Protein | 82.1 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 36.4 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 2553 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
