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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Nov 14, 2022 · Modified: May 28, 2023 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    These Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the real deal! They are big, soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. This is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you will ever need!

    If you are looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe, look no further!

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    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Big, fluffy, and full of chocolate these are the best cookies that you will ever eat.
    • Big Fat Chocolate Chips are the perfect cookie for any occasion!
    • They are also great for after-school snacks.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients with text overlay to make big fat chocolate chip cookies.

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    • granulated white sugar
    • unsalted butter, room temperature
    • light brown sugar, packed
    • large egg
    • pure vanilla extract
    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • milk chocolate chips

    Equipment

    • measuring cups and spoons
    • large mixing bowl
    • electric hand mixer
    • baking sheet

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

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    1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer with beaters attached, beat white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together until fluffy.
    2. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
    3. To the bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until well-mix.
    4. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be a bit crumbly but should come together when worked into a ball.)
    5. Make balls of dough using a ¼ cup measuring cup and place them on a greased baking sheet.
    6. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    8. Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until the middle is set and the edges begin to brown.
    9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire cooling rack.
    10. Serve and enjoy.
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    How to store, reheat, and freeze

    Storing - These cookies will stay fresh and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    Freezing - These cookies freeze well! Freeze them in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Let thaw on the counter for 30 minutes before enjoying.

    Expert Tips

    Expert Tip: It's important that you use room temperature butter for these big fat chewy cookies. The butter needs to cream smoothly.

    • For best results, use fresh ingredients.
    • Do not overmix the cookie dough or the cookies will be tough.
    • The dough will be crumbly but should come together when worked into a ball with your hands.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of chocolate chips are best for chocolate chip cookies?

    For this recipe, I used milk chocolate chips. You could also use semi-sweet, dark, or even white chocolate chips. I do not recommend using chocolate chunks because they are too big and will not melt as evenly.

    What does chilling the dough do for cookies?

    Chilling the cookie dough helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking. It also gives the cookies a nice texture.

    How many cookies does this recipe make?

    This recipe will make about 14 large cookies.

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    Variations

    Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

    • S'Mores Cookies - Add ½ cup of graham cracker crumbs to the dough and use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - Use half peanut butter and half butter. You can also add ½ cup of chopped peanuts to the dough.
    • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - Add ½ cup of oatmeal to the cookie dough to make these big soft chocolate chip cookies.

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    Neiman Marcus $200 cookies are so full of great ingredients and a crunchy buttery delight.

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    Stacked fat and chewy chocolate chip cookies.

    Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Enjoy buttery and crunchy big fat chocolate chips. These one bowl chocolate chip coolies are simple to prepare. Pour a glass of milk and enjoy.
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chewy chocolate chips, one bowl chocolate chips
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    chill time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 14 cookies
    Calories: 334kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
    • ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 12 ounce bag, milk chocolate chips

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    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer with beaters attached, beat white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together until fluffy.
    • Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
    • To the bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until well-mix.
    • Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be a bit crumbly but should come together when worked into a ball.)
    • Make balls of dough using a ¼ cup measuring cup and place them on a greased baking sheet.
    • Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until the middle is set and edges begin to brown.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire cooling rack.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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