The Biggest, Thickest Chocolate Chip Cookies of Your Dreams

These HUGE, thick chocolate chip cookies are just like the kind you get from a bakery. My recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep before chilling.
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/thick-chocol...
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (200g) (use light, dark, or a blend of the two)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour (450g)
2 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (see note) (340g)
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Combine butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer (or stand mixer) to beat until light and well-creamed.
02:25 Add eggs and vanilla extract and stir well.
03:26 In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05:15 Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
06:45 Add chocolate chips and use a spatula to fold in until well distributed.
08:34 Cover bowl and chill for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375F (190C).
08:44 Once dough has chilled, uncover and scoop into ⅓-cup sized scoops (I use an ice cream scoop). Drop onto prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2” apart, and bake for 13-14 minutes, until edges are just beginning to turn light golden brown. Allow cookies to cool before removing from the baking sheet, cookies will be fragile and prone to breaking while warm and will appear under-baked in the center if they’re broken into before they’re cooled completely.
Notes
Flour
I recommend cake flour for best results. However, you may substitute all-purpose flour (cookies will be less tender). Use 3 ⅔ cup (450g) all-purpose flour.
Chocolate
I like to use a blend of mini and regular-sized chocolate chips or I’ll chop up 8 oz of semisweet chocolate and use that instead.
Storing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Cookies may also be frozen after baking and cooling. Wrap tightly and freeze up to several months.
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Chocolate chips are designed to hold their shape - so if you want gooey pockets of chocolate throughout the cookie, chopped chocolate is the way to go.

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[@trenae77]

I made cookies with Giharidelli large chocolate chips and those puppies EXPLODED! Cookies were amazing but they had a definite marbled look 🤣🤣😁

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​@@SugarSpunRunI tried your recipe few times I reduced a bit sugar to my taste they are tasty but mine turned pretty rounded dome shape, 😥😅 not that beautiful rustic cookie look

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[@astridmaack4516]

Nice to know. I just made them, but with chocolate chips. Gonna chop some chocolate next time I make these

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[@yvettemarie9934]

I swear I've been looking for a thicker chocolate chip cookie this week! Perfect timing! You're the best!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! Enjoy! :)

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It's Disgusting

[@michellestreeb2143]

​@SugarSpunRun (on my mawmaws account commenting) hi I am 9 yrs old and I'm learning to bake and my mom was having a ladies night with church friends and told me I could make homemade from scratch cookies all on my own. I was so excited and igot right to it. I found your recipe and it looked good so I wanted to try it out and they turned out amazing. My dad said they were the best he had ever had. I told my mom that the lady on you tube showed me how! Thank you I will try more of your recipes.

[@lynnmanson2387]

I’ve been looking for a recipe for big and soft chocolate chip cookies, and it looks like I’ve found it. I never thought of using cake flour, and now I can’t wait to get some and bake up a batch. It’s very therapeutic to bake and then giving them away, because who doesn’t like those kind of gifts. Keep the recipes coming. ❤️🇺🇸💙

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you and everyone that gets to try these loves them! Baking is definitely very therapeutic. :)

[@tinaalvarez9118]

I think the look of these were nice when I baked. They had the loom like a gourmet but it had more of a cake cookie taste instead of a soft cookie. I still love so many things you make! them but I wasn't a fan of the flavor.

[@iamneoo]

I'm writing from Turkey, I tried the recipe as a Turk and they were really beautiful, thank youu

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much! 😊

[@smuxlow1954]

I love not only this recipe but all the little baking tips you give! Awesome!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@gennieerd5056]

I love how you put the ingredients in after each set of directions. So helpful. Love your channel.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thanks so much 😊 I'm glad you enjoy it. :)

[@rachelmcentarffer3190]

Cannot wait to try this! Been looking for a gourmet chocolate chip cookie recipe. EXCITED! So thrilled to have found you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@sweetremission2658]

I've been looking for this style of cookies!!! Thanks Sam!❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

You are so welcome! I hope you love them! :)

[@sweetremission2658]

@@SugarSpunRun I'm sure I will!!

[@Mx.Pickle]

Can't wait to make these! I love your top btw, it's gorgeous

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@anthonyreale1786]

Looks so amazing. Will make this weekend. Cannot wait. We all love homemade chocolate chip cookies. Best Maria

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@esther4675]

Tried and true. Thank you!

[@awrinkleintimeyesterday6067]

Thank you so much for putting the recipe under the video, including instructions! So helpful and very much appreciated! I am going to make these today. :)

[@SugarSpunRun]

You’re welcome! I hope you love them! 😊

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I recently found your Channel and am loving your style and your recipes. Thanks for sharing so much!!

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I'm so happy to hear it! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the videos. Welcome to the channel! :)

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I just want to say... Your recipes just get Better & Better! Appreciate You❣️ These Chocolate Chip cookies look Phenomenal!!! xoxo

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@sparkle.s]

Perfection 🎉 Can't wait to make them 🍪 Thank you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@trish8356]

OMGEEE! I made these today, and they turned out delicious! 😋 I had never used a baking bar before, but this puts a new spin on chocolate chip goodness! Thank you for sharing this recipe. 🤗

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much! 😊

[@Jeffffrey0902]

I've been looking for a good thick cookie recipe for a couple of years and I think I've finally found one. Many others gave me domed, drop biscuit-like cookies, but yours makes thick and flat ones that still look like cookies. As for add-ins, besides chocolate (from a bar, of course) I threw in some cocoa nibs and candied orange peel and put a few sea salt flakes on top. My family loved them. Thanks for helping me make them happy!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@susangowin8763]

I made these cookies yesterday and used butterscotch chips. They are light and have a bit of a crunch from on the bottoms from allowing them to cool slightly on the tray before removing. My family is in constant need of cookies for last minute get-together's, so I froze about 20 of them for future events. This recipe will go in my cooking baking rotation.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@nhungcrosbie8750]

Looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have to make some soon.

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I hope you love them! :)

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I haven’t even watched this video yet but every recipe of yours has been amazing! Please drop a cookbook I will absolutely buy it!!!

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Thank you so much! I hope to have one done by the end of the year, so stay tuned. 😊

[@templeprincess]

Thank you so much.

[@aneesakhan7376]

So amazing, just made a batch for my husband coming home from work, they are just perfect, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes, love it!😊 I'm yet to try alot more of your recipes

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@carolstuck5572]

I just made these chocolate chip cookies. They are amazing!!!! I do believe I have a new favorite. I also just recently made your potato soup. Another fantastic recipe! I love your website!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies and soup so much! I hope you'll make some more things soon! :)

[@yvonnetran6689]

OMG, gonna definitely give these awesome cookies a try, thank you so much for your hard work...🎉

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! 😊

[@SoPrettyClayEarrings]

Thank you they look delicious! 🍪❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@b9brutality]

Wow! Great recipe and gorgeous! Thank you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice cookie recipie Sam! They looks amazing! Have a nice day and good weekend! 👍👏🍫🍪🍫

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! I hope you love them! :)

[@DiaDia18]

@@SugarSpunRun Thanks Sam! 🙂🙂🙂

[@shaquandashaw8387]

I made these today and omg so good and big. My family loved them!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them so much! :)

[@debbiebuxton2854]

Great down to earth personality with a touch of class.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@user-gv3ie7eb6e]

Thhank u maam for the recipe i love it GOD BLESS

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

Perfect!

[@nadiyah7071]

THESE ARE DELICIOUS!!! I followed your recipe to the T (using a scale and pouring flour in small batches) and these came out AMAZING! So delicious and gooey 🤤. They really melt in your mouth! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe 🥰!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@rcfnc]

These are similar to a recipe I use now and they are delicious.

[@zaidaescaler595]

Thanks for the awesome recipe! Loveit!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed! ☺️

[@Mina-id8ws]

This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe I’ve followed. I’ve followed 2-3 other recipes before and it never came out that good but this one taste like the ones I buy at the store. ❤️❤️❤️ thank uuuu

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm so glad this one was such a hit! :)

[@petronelawilson828]

Just baked them, they came out great! Yum! ❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@crystalriddlehairston8812]

I tried these yesterday and they were perfect! Thank you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@gopinathkn1813]

Thanks so much for the recipe. The cookies are so amazing.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 😊

[@gopinathkn1813]

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[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

These chocolate chip cookies looks yum 😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you! :)

[@aprilbell7995]

Going to try this recipe later today. They look good!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@lorenitajardiel256]

Your recipe looks amazing, definitely I will try it❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it! :)

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

These are making my mouth water -- I have to make them asap!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're going to love them! :)

[@laurathompson8848]

These look scrumptious, I will have to try your recipe, homemade chocolate chips are my fav and yours look incredible. 😀

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@dznycpl]

These look amazing! Can't wait to try them. FYI, if you Crack your eggs on a flat surface instead of an edge of a bowl or counter, you get less or no shell... happy baking!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love these! :)

[@lisaa4454]

Can’t wait to try these!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@nelsonpatel8624]

This was a great recipe as I made a batch and made a vanilla bean ice cream sandwich with these cookies . Thanks for the excellent gourmet cookie recipe.

[@SugarSpunRun]

That sounds so wonderful! I’m glad you enjoyed them! 😊

[@dianalama1591]

Goodness, these look great! So many tips I heard on this video, I’ll need to try for a great, thick chocolate chip cookie👍recipe.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you! I hope you love them!!

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Excellent Sam thank you so much God bless nd your family

[@SugarSpunRun]

Enjoy! :)

[@PixieLovesItAll]

Eyy! I'm planning on making your brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe this weekend after this heatwave passes to make ice cream sandwiches for a pool party! I had to put my chocolate chip and bar stash in the freezer this week it was so hot 😆 p.s. I love that you use cornstarch in your recipes! It gives such a gourmet bakery texture because it acts like a dough conditioner (in that it keeps baked goods soft and tender for longer, without needing synthetic conditioners).

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love those cookies too! So many good options! :)

[@lorimarshall784]

Those look so delicious!!!!❤❤❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@raincatcherbarbie8401]

I Made them.. love them ❤ ty..

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

I just love your recipe

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

@@SugarSpunRun you’re welcome anytime

[@tonietchison1730]

Thank you!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome!

[@martintaylor6926]

These were awesome. I made them yesterday. Except I made the the size of hockey pucks before I put them in the oven. Took about 18 to 20 min to cook. Two batches made 11 cookies. Delicious

[@sweetremission2658]

Me too! I love homemade vanilla extract!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Homemade vanilla is just sooooo good! :)

[@sweetremission2658]

@@SugarSpunRun it is!!!!! So much more affordable!

[@sindeekaye2223]

I made them and now, three people asked me to bake them and they offered to pay me! Yup! These gems are moneymakers!!!! Thank you! Best cookie out there!!!👍🏼

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them! 😊😊

[@louisewarren6472]

I’ll let you know how they come out !Im excited for them

[@SugarSpunRun]

I think you are going to love them! :)

[@debbiewedoe2564]

Yummy. Can’t wait to make them with my 3 grandbabies.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope they love them! :)

[@kailarothkop4703]

I just tried these pieces of heaven! Mine didn’t spread out as much as yours did on the first tray. I rolled them like you suggested and they’re delicious!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much! 😊

[@gregmay8049]

You are so charismatic and engaging, and it seems like you really know what you are doing! Love it! Greetings from Norway ( :

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@charmainemontgomery582]

Those look mighty tasty 😊

[@SugarSpunRun]

They are so good! :)

[@stephenharden6273]

I am trying your recipe now. I know they'll be great. Thank you, chef.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you enjoy! 🩵

[@libralove6042]

These look like heaven 😍

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Fishingwithkolt]

These were so good

[@Siskaressy]

hello, nice to meet you, I'm from Indonesia I'm very happy to have found this channel. I got material on how to make the much-loved chocolate chip cookies. In fact, this cake has been my snack since childhood Thank You

[@milleniemFLA]

These look and sound amazing. I was so happy you made this video/recipe as I’ve been wanting to try a Levain dupe. I can’t wait to try them! How do you like your breville hand mixer vs your kitchen aid hand mixer?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love these! I prefer my breville. It's definitely more powerful and I really like the light on it. It is a bit more pricey, but it's worth it to me. :)

[@sheridan1887]

Another awesome recipe that I am going to have to try. I use chocolate baking bars as well. I like Baker's semi-sweet chocolate bars, yum. I also like to put in chocolate chips AND chocolate baking discs . I dump 'em all in there!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@jessicawatkins4995]

Great recipe, my family loved them!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m glad they were such a hit!

[@tammyicious]

Christmas Eve 2023 here... I just made these today and they are to die for. 1/3 cup of dough is about 3 ounces. The last tray I did I had about one pound of dough remaining so I made the cookies smaller, 1.6 ounces. I think that's a nice size when you are entertaining. These are the only chocolate chip cookies I will ever make. Sam, you had me in mind when you did this recipe. 😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much! 😊

[@BamaInTheKitchen]

I made these and they were amazing, thanks!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@BamaInTheKitchen]

@@SugarSpunRun Shared & Tagged on facebook 💞

[@debroahkayross4367]

I made these cookies. I like how they look. I am making them for a surprise birthday party. Thank you for them. I pushed them down a little. Love it.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@LorettaLozano-nk4bb]

Another great one 📜.. thanks

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! Enjoy! :)

[@traciannveno]

Fun Thank you !

[@hibabadreddine]

Another cookie recipe🎉🎉😂 . So I know what we're having this weekend!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@snazzypj53]

So, I've made the brown butter cookies so many time and have loved those to the max. I will absolutely give these a try ASAP. I discovered by making the dough then refrigerate and afterwards rolling into balls, freeze them and bake only what you want, when you want. It does help to control my addiction to these. BTW, I love your tip on using chocolate bars instead of chips. They taste and look amazing. Now onto trying the peanut butter version too!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I admire the self control to freeze some and save them for later. I really struggle with that. 🤣

[@snazzypj53]

@@SugarSpunRun well, it doesn't always happen but I'm still working on that. These cookie recipes make freezing them easy. Thanks Sam, it's been a game changer in my world of baking chocolate chip cookies🥰

[@intansnsa5911]

hello from Kuala Lumpur. I just want to thank you for your recipe because i have tried many others but yours is the best :)

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@Rareprogeny]

Oh yeah. Awesome cookies. Love your recipes and explanations. You are one of my go-to YT chefs. This cookie is everything you say. We actually refer to it as The Biggest, Thickest Chocolate Chip Cookie of Your Dreams. HA! Thanks!!!!😎

[@SugarSpunRun]

🤣 I'm glad you enjoy it so much! :)

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شكرا جزيلا لك على الوصفه الجميلة اذا ممكن اريد الوصفة بالاكواب القياسية ❤❤❤

[@robynmorris6388]

I love to bake! I stumbled upon your channel and everything looks so good😁 I think I'm going to make all of your recipes...not all at once of course.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them all! :)

[@sapphirelane1714]

My husband must love this recipe; it’s all that ever pops up in his search history. I think I’ll try this!😁

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope everyone loves them! 😊

[@ginabarbee1404]

Hi Sam .... Gourmet is one of my favorite words . These cookies are a level up on the traditional recipe . I did get the dark chocolate bar ( on purpose ) . These are amazing .

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@joannbowen1108]

I love your cookies I make them a lot thank you

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@pakistanmarijaan2650]

You and your recipe very lovely and beautiful

[@astridmaack4516]

Literally just made these. I didn’t chill them in the fridge coz there wasn’t any available space (and I’m lazy/impatient), but they still held their shape so well. I’m surprised! Couldn’t help but give the dough a taste before I popped them in the oven, and it tasted heavenly. Will definitely be making these again! ❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@brendaestes5391]

Going to try these today

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@user-pr6rt2vv9b]

Sweet

[@roseescamilla2224]

Have you said what silicone spatulas you use? Could you please tell?

[@KS-lo7se]

Oh, yummy! I have this recipe and the brown butter one to do. Looking forward to it, but too hot now.

[@SugarSpunRun]

You are definitely going to love these! :)

[@parmeshwarmeinhu5397]

Beautiful ❤️

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you! 😊

[@OohMax]

Drooling while I scramble to assemble the ingredients. I was given some hot pepper chocolate bars for my birthday. COOKIES !!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Ooo that sounds like an interesting chocolate bar! :)

[@janiecarroll6988]

I made them tonight. They were delicious. Thank you for sharing. Mine turned out thick not flat like yours.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 😊

[@mongmm.]

The look delicious

[@beckmcintire3100]

I just made these today. And whoohoo! Perfection! Framing your recipe 😊 I measured all my dry ingredients with a scale. It really made a difference. ❤ I wish I could share a photo on here. Everyone, please try this recipe. You won't be disappointed.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@China-Clay]

I just found you! Yes!! Love your videos so far!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Welcome to the channel! I hope you love it all! :)

[@shrecku23]

Wow,they're soft and delicious! I cut sugar in half and thats enough.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@Mr.IrishCoffee]

These are going on my winter season and holiday baking list, it's just too warm in CA right now. It would be a race to see which would melt first, me or the cookies, but, maybe after this heat has calmed a little, I'll pair them with my secret gourmet French hot chocolate recipe that I discovered on my travels. 😋 What could be better, delicious chocolate chip cookies, dipped in hot chocolate?!☺

[@SugarSpunRun]

🤣 I hope when you are able to get to them that you love them! 😊😊

[@aiv7385]

can i brown the butter for this? i also like to make different flavors using this dough. like red velvet cookies & double chocolate chip cookies. is that possible? or should i make changes in the measurements for each flavor. just recently found your channel & loved your contents! 🤍 sorry if i ask a lot 😭

[@cristyperry9333]

Yummy