Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies – Thick, Chewy & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Perfect

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies – Thick, Chewy & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Perfect

These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver everything you want in the perfect cookie — crispy golden edges, a soft and chewy center, rich buttery flavor, and big melty pools of chocolate in every bite. This is the kind of cookie recipe you’ll turn to again and again: simple ingredients, easy instructions, and bakery-style results that taste better than anything store-bought. The combination of brown sugar, softened butter, and just the right amount of cornstarch creates that iconic chewy texture, while a mix of chocolate chips and chunks gives you gorgeous pockets of molten chocolate. Perfect for holiday baking, gifting, cookie boxes, parties, or cozy nights with a warm drink. If you want a truly foolproof, crowd-pleasing, award-winning cookie — this is it.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings: 20 Cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1½ cups chocolate chips
1 cup chocolate chunks for melty pools
Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Rubber spatula
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop
Cooling rack

Method

Step 1: Cream the Butter & Sugars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.

Step 2: Add Eggs & Vanilla

Mix in eggs one at a time.
Add vanilla and beat until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk:
flour
cornstarch
baking soda
salt
Add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Do not overmix.

Step 4: Fold in Chocolate

Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
Scoop large dough balls (2–3 tbsp each).
Chill dough 20–30 minutes for extra-thick cookies.

Step 5: Bake

Bake 10–12 minutes, until:
edges are golden
centers look soft and slightly underbaked
Let cool on the tray 10 minutes for perfect texture.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: 4–5 days
Fridge: 1 week
Freeze Baked Cookies: 2 months
Freeze Dough Balls: 2–3 months

Warm cookies in microwave 7–8 seconds for melty chocolate.

🥄 Variations

Bakery-Style Sea Salt: Sprinkle warm cookies with flaky salt.

Triple Chocolate: Add white + dark chocolate.

Brown Butter Cookies: Brown the butter for caramel flavor.

Nutty Version: Add walnuts or pecans.

Caramel Crunch: Add toffee bits.

Stuffed Cookies: Add a piece of chocolate inside each dough ball.

Peanut Butter Twist: Add peanut butter chips.

Mocha Cookies: Add 1 tsp espresso powder.

Chunky Only: Use only chopped chocolate bars for dramatic pools.

Gluten-Free: Use 1:1 GF flour blend.

❓ 10 FAQs

Why are my cookies flat?
Butter may have been too soft — chill dough longer.

Why are my cookies cakey?
Too much flour — measure flour by spoon-and-level method.

Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce salt to ½ tsp.

Do I need to chill the dough?
It's optional but helps keep cookies thick.

Why underbake the centers?
They firm up while cooling for a soft, gooey center.

Can I make jumbo cookies?
Yes — scoop ¼ cup balls and bake 14–16 minutes.

Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely — freeze scooped dough balls.

Can I use chocolate bars instead of chips?
Yes — chopped chocolate gives the best melty texture.

Why cornstarch?
It creates a soft, chewy, bakery-style cookie.

Can I add mix-ins?
Yes — nuts, pretzels, caramel bits, peanut butter cups, etc.

🏁 Conclusion

These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, chewy, buttery, and packed with chocolate in every bite — a guaranteed favorite for any cookie lover. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, sharing with friends, or simply treating yourself, these cookies deliver the perfect combination of flavor, texture, and cozy homemade goodness.

One bite and you’ll understand why this is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll ever need.