Thick & Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
These Thick & Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect balance of chewy, gooey, and decadent. Made with chunks of rich chocolate and a soft, thick dough, these cookies are guaranteed to be your new favorite treat. They’re simple to make, irresistibly delicious, and perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 18-24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chunks (use semi-sweet, milk, or a mix)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add the Chocolate and Optional Nuts:
- Stir in the chocolate chunks (and chopped nuts, if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop generous portions of dough (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- For extra thickness, chill the dough in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the center is still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- If you like extra thick cookies, slightly underbake them, as they will set up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a glass of milk or enjoy them on their own!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dough for a chocolatey twist.
- If you want the cookies to spread less, chill the dough before baking.
- For a gooey center, slightly underbake the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet for a bit before transferring them.
