These Giant Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a tribute to everything you love about classic cookies but amplified. Oversized, golden-brown on the edges, and incredibly soft and gooey in the center, these cookies are designed to impress with every single bite. Each cookie is packed with rich chocolate chips that melt into puddles of deliciousness, making them bakery-quality treats you can whip up at home.
Whether you’re baking for a cozy night in, prepping for a party, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are the answer. Their chewy texture and deep vanilla flavor provide a nostalgic warmth, while their generous size adds a fun and decadent twist. Serve them warm with a glass of cold milk or pack them up as edible gifts, either way, they’ll disappear fast.
Full Recipe:
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
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Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
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Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
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Press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops of each dough ball for that bakery look.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but centers are still soft.
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Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 340 kcal | Servings: 18 large cookies
Giant Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Cookie Experience
Few things in life are as comforting and universally loved as a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. But we’re not talking about your average cookie here—we’re talking about giant, chewy, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies. The kind that’s golden on the outside, gooey in the middle, and filled with pockets of melty chocolate that stretch as you pull it apart. The kind of cookie that brings back childhood memories, turns an ordinary day into something special, and has your family asking for “just one more.”
These cookies are more than just dessert, they’re a nostalgic experience and a homemade luxury all in one. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion, surprising a loved one, or simply craving a big dose of chocolatey goodness, this recipe will become your go-to.
The Magic Behind a Giant Cookie
You might wonder, what makes a cookie chewy and gigantic without being cakey or dry? The answer lies in the perfect balance of ingredients and technique.
First, butter is key. Using softened, unsalted butter (not melted) helps create structure while lending richness. Creaming it with both brown and white sugar provides the right texture and sweetness, brown sugar contributes moisture and that deep, caramel-like flavor, while white sugar adds the perfect touch of crispness to the edges.
Next, the egg-to-flour ratio must be spot-on. Too much flour makes cookies cakey. Too little, and you risk a puddle instead of a puff. This recipe uses just the right amount of flour to keep things thick and chewy.
Lastly, a blend of baking soda and baking powder helps these cookies puff just enough to create a soft center, while spreading out just enough for that desirable thin-crispy edge. The result? A cookie that’s beautifully golden on the outside, while the inside remains tender and chewy.
Why Size Matters
When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, bigger really is better at least if you’re after that dramatic, bakery-style effect. Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup for each portion of dough means the cookies have enough bulk to develop a distinct texture: crisp edges, thick centers, and a pleasing chew. These are cookies you can really sink your teeth into.
The larger size also allows for more dramatic presentation. Topped with extra chocolate chips (and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if you like), these cookies look as good as they taste. Think of them as statement cookies: perfect for gifts, bake sales, parties, or holiday trays.
Choosing the Right Chocolate
Chocolate makes or breaks the flavor of any chocolate chip cookie. In this recipe, semi-sweet chocolate chips are the classic choice, they offer the right balance of sweetness and richness. However, you can elevate the flavor profile by using a mix of chocolate varieties:
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Dark chocolate for an intense, bitter-sweet flavor.
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Milk chocolate for a creamy, sweeter finish.
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Chocolate chunks or chopped high-quality chocolate bars for gooey puddles in every bite.
For that irresistible bakery-style top, press a few chips or chunks into each dough ball before baking. It creates visual appeal and ensures chocolate in every bite.
Room Temperature Ingredients: A Pro Tip
One often-overlooked tip that truly impacts the final cookie is to use room-temperature eggs and butter. This helps everything cream together more smoothly, which creates air pockets and allows the dough to hold its structure better. The result? Cookies that are tender but thick, and never flat.
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes (or even overnight) is optional but can help deepen flavor and control spread. But this recipe is designed to work beautifully even without chilling, which is great when cravings strike, and you don’t want to wait.
The Role of Texture in Taste
Texture in cookies isn’t just about mouthfeel; it’s part of the flavor experience. The slight crispness at the edge provides contrast, making the soft, chewy center feel even more decadent. The chew comes from the right balance of moisture, sugar, and flour. That deep caramel undertone from the brown sugar and the occasional burst of chocolate in every bite keeps things interesting. A sprinkle of sea salt enhances sweetness and adds another layer of complexity.
Making it Your Own
The beauty of this cookie is in its versatility. Want to give it a seasonal twist? Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice in the fall. Mix in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, or butterscotch chips and pretzels for a sweet-salty combo. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch, or swirl in Nutella or peanut butter chips for extra indulgence.
For dietary needs, you can swap in a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, or use vegan butter and egg replacers to create a plant-based version. The foundational structure of this dough is solid enough to handle customizations without compromising texture.
Storage Tips
These cookies store wonderfully. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookie dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. When ready to bake, simply place them on a tray and bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the bake time.
Pro tip: Warm a cookie in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving, it’ll taste fresh-baked again.
Conclusion
Baking your own Giant Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies at home is more than just creating a treat, it’s creating an experience. These cookies combine the simplicity of a childhood favorite with the indulgent quality of a bakery-style dessert. They’re thick, chewy, golden, and packed with chocolate, everything a perfect cookie should be.
Whether you bake a batch for your family, take them to a party, or sneak a few for yourself with a cold glass of milk, these cookies deliver comfort, joy, and just the right amount of sweetness to brighten your day. There’s a reason the chocolate chip cookie is a classic, and this version proves that classics can be even better when you go big.
So go ahead and preheat your oven, grab that mixing bowl, and get ready to bake the best giant chocolate chip cookies of your life. Your kitchen will smell amazing, your friends will be impressed, and your cookie jar will never be the same.