Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of crunchy outside edges and chewy inside. With the addition of Heath Bar pieces, these will be your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe!

Chewy chocolate chip cookies are probably one of my favorite and easy to make desserts. Soft and chewy in the center and crunchy edges. For more dessert recipes be sure and try Apple Hand Pies, Blackberry Pie, Molasses Cookies, Oatmeal Cream Pies, and Chewy Brownies.

You may be thinking that chocolate chip cookies may sound like a simple recipe, and you’d be right. But, it’s all about having the just the right combination of ingredients. For the last year I’ve been tweaking and perfecting my chocolate chip cookies.

Personally, I want a cookie to spread nicely, but still maintain it’s shape. And, I want the cookie to be a little crunchy on the outside edges, but chewy and soft in the center. This is that cookie! I’ve added a little bit of extra flavor with Heath bar pieces. Grab a few bags in the baking aisle, right near the chocolate chips.

How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Most important thing to remember when making cookies is to mix everything well. I start with room temperature butter and beat that by itself. Then add the sugars and cream. Be sure and scrape your bowl several times with a rubber spatula. (This is my favorite rubber spatula! And it’s dishwasher safe!)

How do I get the rippled edges on chocolate chip cookies?

Okay- let’s talk a bit about the baking method. We bang the pan during the baking process, making these chocolate chip cookies become crunchy on the outer edges and chewy on the inside. Chocolatey goodness!

I use this jumbo ice cream scoop to evenly scoop the chocolate chip cookie batter onto my half sheet pans. Each half sheet pan is lined with parchment paper that is pre-cut and comes in a box flat. This makes it so easy to clean up trays afterwards and I don’t have to struggle with a roll of parchment paper!

With this size ice cream scoop, about 6 chocolate chip cookies fit on a half sheet pan. Space them evenly, so as they bake they do not touch.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugars and butter. Add the vanilla and one egg at a time and combine. Add the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Combine thoroughly. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula. Add the chocolate chips and Heath bar pieces. Mix only until it’s combined.

Scoop out cookie dough using an ice cream scoop and place them on a parchment lined sheet pan. Leave enough space as they will spread a bit. Six cookies fit on a half sheet pan.

The cooled chocolate chip cookies can be stored in a large Ziploc bag for about 1 week. But, honestly they are not going to last that long!

For more great recipes be sure and try Strawberry Shortcake, Raspberry Oatmeal Bars, Banana Bread, and Frozen Hot Chocolate.

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