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The Ultimate Chewy Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Enjoy irresistibly chewy cookies with rich brown sugar and melty chocolate chips in this classic recipe.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (see note about measuring flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or scant 1/2 teaspoon table salt)

Chocolate

  • 10 ounce package chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

For best chewy texture, do not overbake.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar, chewy, chocolate chip

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 100mg