My secret to chewy chocolate chip cookies

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Nothing says summer like chocolate chip cookies! Add some vanilla ice cream, make a sandwich and I don’t know that it could get much better than that. This is my secret to chewy cookies (even after they cool). Originally posted October 2013. Enjoy!

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I’m not a fan of the crispy chocolate chip cookie. I like em chewy, just the way they come out of the oven. I am a big fan of the classic Nestle Toll House recipe but for one thing – they get crispy when they cool. I would still eat them of course. But I always wished they would stay chewy.

Until one day, something magical happened.

As I went to make cookies a few months ago I realized we only had bread flour. Because I was already into the process of mixing, I decided to throw caution to the wind and use it instead of the all-purpose flour the recipe called for.

My result? Perfectly chewy cookies that STAY CHEWY even after they cool! I love them. My husband loves them and I am so happy with the results I just had to share! That is the only change I made to the recipe on the back of the chocolate chips bag, but I typed up the recipe here in case you want to try it for yourself. I’d love to hear how you like them!

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 2 votes
One easy swap will keep your chocolate chips chewy even after they cool off!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 14 minutes
Total: 24 minutes
Yield: 36 cookies

Ingredients 

  • 2 1/4 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Whisk together bread flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Then, in a large mixing bowl, mix sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla.
  • Add eggs to sugar mixture one at a time
  • Once eggs are mixed in, slowly add flour mixture
  • Fold in chocolate chips
  • Spoon cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes on 375°F.

Notes

Adapted from Nestle Toll House recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 161kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 141mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 171IU, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American

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About Andrea Updyke

Andrea Updyke is a married mom of two boys living in Raleigh, NC. She is a published author and blogger of more than 18 years and loves to celebrate the little things that make life awesome.

Whether she's sharing tasty recipes, traveling or hanging with the family, Andrea's goal is to help make your days a little easier and a lot more fun! Email inquiries to andreaupdyke@gmail.com.

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6 Comments

  1. Love this! I’m a fan of crispy, but my kids definitely prefer chewy cookies. Totally going to try this next time we bake!