There’s something undeniably comforting and nostalgic about a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. But have you ever wondered how bakeries manage to make theirs so irresistible? With their sky-high domes, gooey centers, and crisp, buttery edges, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are in a league of their own.
Luckily, you don’t have to be a professional baker to recreate this bakery magic at home. With just a few simple tricks, you can achieve the same bakery-worthy results in your own kitchen.
The key is in the technique – from how you mix the dough to the way you scoop and bake the cookies. Follow this recipe and you’ll be whipping up bakery-quality chocolate chip cookies that will have your friends and family begging for the recipe.
1. Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, up to 3 days.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop rounds of dough, about 3 tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
With their thick, chewy texture and pools of melted chocolate, these bakery-style cookies are truly the stuff of dreams. They’re perfect for satisfying a serious sweet tooth, impressing guests, or just enjoying as an indulgent treat.
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just because, this recipe is sure to become a new go-to. Get ready to watch these beauties disappear in record time!