This famous recipe extends from coast to coast for good reason, perfectly delicious and slightly chewy yet soft with great flavor.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • The ultimate in chocolate chip cookie greatness! Thick and chewy, with that buttery, melt in your mouth goodness.
  • They use simple, everyday ingredients & take less than 15 minutes to bake!
  • The dough can be made ahead of time and frozen or refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking.
  • Add in nuts, peanut butter chips or your favorite candies.

Ingredients

The key to any great cookie is using the right ingredients.

Fresh large eggs, real butter (unsalted is best), and good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips give these cookies their signature flavor!

Favorite Variations

  • Mix-ins: Swirl in some peanut butter, switch out (or add!) white chocolate chips to the dough, toffee pieces, mini M&M’s, even toasted walnuts and pecans!
  • For Gluten Free cookies: simply replace regular white flour with a gluten-free blend, and make sure all other ingredients are gluten-free as well.
  • Ice Cream Sandwiches: make ice cream sandwiches by putting a scoop of softened vanilla ice cream on the top of one cookie and then press another cookie on the top. Cover in plastic wrap and freeze until the ice cream sandwiches are frozen solid.
  • As a Sundae: Scoop vanilla ice cream on top of a warmed chocolate chip cookie and top with strawberry sauce, a squirt of whipped cream, and some chocolate sprinkles.

How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl per the recipe below.
  • Cream butter & sugars until fully mixed. Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Add in the dry mixture. Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins.
  • Bake until lightly golden on top. Cool completely.

PRO TIP: For chewy cookies, reduce bake time. For crispier cookies, let the cookies bake longer and remove them when they ‘spring’ back after touching the tops. They will become crispy as they cool.

Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies

  • Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and large eggs for extra fluffy cookies!
  • Silicone mats will prevent the cookies from overbaking on the bottom.
  • Or, use parchment paper for super easy clean-up!
  • A cookie scoop (or ice cream scoop) will ensure uniformly sized cookies every time!
  • Store cookies in a sealed container or a zippered bag with a slice of bread inside to absorb moisture.
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Did you make these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

This recipe comes directly from Disney for the perfect replica cookie!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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