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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipes for Dinner Treat

I’ve always believed there are two kinds of cookie people—the crispy edge seekers and the chewy center lovers. And if you, like me, fall head-first into the 'chewy all the way' camp, you’re in for something ridiculously satisfying. These cookies? They’ve got the golden edges that whisper 'don’t rush me,' but the middle... oh the middle is like a warm hug you didn’t know you needed until the second bite. It started on a Tuesday. Rainy, weirdly cold, and my coffee machine gave up on life. So I needed a win. I whipped up this batch, not expecting greatness—just edible comfort. But as soon as they hit the cooling rack, I knew I’d struck chewy gold. Brown sugar magic, a touch of cornstarch, and plenty of semi-sweet chocolate made the kind of cookie you don't just eat—you remember. This recipe isn’t trying to be flashy. It just knows who it is: a go-to, crowd-pleasing, late-night-snack-turns-into-breakfast kind of deal. So grab a mixing bowl, and let’s fix your day—one glorious cookie at a time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best chewy cookies, chewy cookies recipe, chocolate chip cookie recipe, cookies with brown sugar, easy dessert recipes, easy recipes for dinner, homemade cookie recipes
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy—like, don’t be shy, give it a good mix.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch together.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips. Sneak a few. It’s tradition.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto your baking sheets—leave space, these guys spread.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers will look soft (that’s the trick!).
  9. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before moving them. Or eat them warm and gooey. I won’t judge.