Extra‑Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These extra-chewy chocolate chunk cookies are soft, gooey, and packed with chunks of rich chocolate. Perfect for those who love a dense, bakery-style cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks evenly.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance the chewiness.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute chocolate chunks with chips if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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