Craving a decadent, chewy chocolate cookie that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth? These ultra-soft cookies, packed with both dark and milk chocolate, are the perfect treat for anyone looking to indulge in a little homemade goodness!
Why You'll Love This Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe
Quick and Easy: The recipe is simple to follow with minimal steps, making it ideal for busy schedules
Make-Ahead: You can chill the chocolate chunk cookie dough overnight, making it perfect for prepping in advance and baking later
Delicious and Decadent: The combination of dark chocolate chunks and milk chocolate chips creates the perfect balance of rich flavor
Crowd-Pleasing: These cookies are sure to be a hit with the whole family or at gatherings
Customizable: You can easily adjust the chocolate types, or add nuts and other ingredients to suit your preferences
Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients are easy to find, and many are pantry staples
Baking Tips & Tricks
Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough for at least 4 hours ensures the cookies bake up thick and chewy instead of spreading too much
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature to get a creamy, smooth batter
Measure Flour Correctly: Be sure to level off your flour when measuring to avoid dense cookies
Don’t Overmix the Dough: Mix the dough just enough to combine the ingredients—overmixing can lead to tough cookies
Scoop Evenly: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure each cookie is the same size for even baking
Space Cookies Properly: Leave enough room between each cookie on the baking sheet to allow for spreading while baking
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe
Prep Time: 35 mins, plus chill for 4 hrs or overnight | Cook Time: 13-16 minutes
Ingredients:
2 1/2 c. all- purpose flour, leveled off
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. unsalted butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c. dark chocolate chunks, or chips
3/4 c. milk chocolate bar, chopped
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Let's Get Started!
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl using a hand mixer or standing mixer, add the butter and sugar then beat on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract then beat on medium speed until creamy.
Add in dry ingredients in small batches using a rubber spatula to fold together. Add in chocolate chunks, mix to combine. Do not over mix. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure each cookie then roll into balls and place on the cookie sheet.**Cover and let cookie dough chill for 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake, line a large baking pan with parchment paper and space cookies apart.
Bake in a preheated oven at 325 F for 13-16 minutes or until the edges are a golden color.
Sprinkle with sea salt (optional) while cookies are still warm and let them sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and enjoy!
Jazz It Up!
Add Nuts: Stir in chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds for added crunch and flavor
Use Different Chocolates: Swap the dark and milk chocolate for white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or caramel chunks for a unique twist
Add Dried Fruit: Include dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins for a sweet and tart contrast to the chocolate
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