NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

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🍪 NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies (Thick, Chewy & Bakery-Perfect)

✨ Introduction

There’s something magical about New York–style chocolate chip cookies—big, thick, golden on the outside, and irresistibly soft and gooey inside. These cookies are inspired by iconic NYC bakeries, where every bite delivers rich butter flavor, melty chocolate, and a slightly crisp edge. Perfect for dessert lovers (especially you, since you already love rich chocolate treats like your Death by Chocolate Dump Cake 😉), this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

🛠️ Instructions (Step-by-Step)

  1. Preheat Oven
    Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets if desired.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugars
    In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs
    Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Mixtures
    Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips
    Stir in chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Shape Cookies
    Scoop large tablespoonfuls (or bigger for true NYC style) onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake
    Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden but centers still soft.
  9. Cool
    Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.

🔥 Methods & Pro Tips (Bakery Secrets)

  • Chill the dough (1–24 hours): Enhances flavor and makes cookies thicker
  • Use cold butter chunks instead of softened: For a more rugged NYC texture
  • Make them BIG: NYC cookies are oversized—use 1/4 cup dough per cookie
  • Underbake slightly: This keeps the center gooey
  • Add flaky sea salt on top: Elevates flavor dramatically

🏙️ History of NYC-Style Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies were invented in the 1930s by , but NYC bakeries took them to another level. Famous spots like Levain Bakery made thick, chunky cookies popular—crispy outside, almost dough-like inside—creating the now-famous “NYC style.”

🧪 Formation (What Makes Them Special)

  • High butter content → rich flavor
  • Brown sugar → moisture + chewiness
  • Less spreading → thick cookies
  • Large size → soft center, crisp edges
  • Balanced baking time → perfect texture contrast

❤️ Cookie Lovers’ Notes

If you love:

  • 🍫 Gooey chocolate → add extra chips or chunks
  • 🍪 Soft cookies → bake less time
  • 🔥 Crispy edges → bake slightly longer

These cookies are perfect with:

  • A cold glass of milk 🥛
  • Coffee ☕
  • Or even ice cream (you could turn this into a cookie sandwich 👀)

🏁 Conclusion

NYC-style chocolate chip cookies are more than just a dessert—they’re an experience. Thick, indulgent, and packed with chocolate, they bring bakery-quality treats right into your home. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself (no judgment 😄), this recipe guarantees crowd-pleasing results every time.

If you want, I can upgrade this into a Levain-style ultra-thick version or even a stuffed chocolate cookie version next 🍪🔥

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