Name: Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – Lila Cooks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups (381g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 sticks (227g) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups (247g) packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips; Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

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There’s something wildly comforting about pulling a tray of warm chocolate chip cookies out of the oven. I’m not talking about the kind that comes from a tub of dough you grabbed on a whim at the store. I mean the real deal – made from scratch, with your kitchen filling up with that rich, sweet smell that makes you forget about whatever else you had planned for the day. This recipe brings you the bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that look like they belong in a glass display case. Big, golden edges. Soft centers that feel just a little underdone in the best way. Pockets of melty chocolate that make you pause mid-bite just to appreciate the moment. Whether you’ve baked hundreds of batches or this is your first time using a mixing bowl for more than cereal, these cookies are straightforward and forgiving. It’s the kind of recipe you keep around for rainy afternoons, family gatherings, or those nights when you just need something sweet, warm, and a little bit nostalgic.

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
3) Ingredients for Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
4) How to Make Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
5) Tips for Making Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
6) Making Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
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10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

How to get bakery-style size and texture in your cookies.
Why chilling the dough can make a difference in flavor.
The best way to get gooey chocolate pockets in every bite.
How to store and reheat cookies for that fresh-from-the-oven feel.

2) Easy Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

We’ve all had a cookie that makes you stop mid-bite. The edges have a little crunch, the center feels soft, and then there’s that hit of chocolate. This is one of those chocolate chip cookie recipes that does exactly that. The kind where you take a second to look at the cookie, wondering how it could be this good.

Making them at home means you control everything. You get to decide just how golden the edges get, how much chocolate goes in, and whether you want them the size of your palm or the size of a small plate. I’ve made these on lazy Sundays, for bake sales, and once at midnight because the craving wouldn’t leave me alone.

With simple steps, familiar ingredients, and a little bit of patience, you can have bakery style cookies without leaving your kitchen. The smell alone makes the process worth it.

3) Ingredients for Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

All-Purpose Flour: The base that gives your cookies structure. Too little and they’ll spread too much. Too much and they’ll turn out dry.

Baking Soda: This lifts the cookies just enough so they’re soft inside and a bit crisp outside.

Fine Sea Salt: A pinch balances all that sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor richer.

Unsalted Butter: Soft but not melted. It creams with the sugar to give you that perfect texture.

Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps give the cookies a little crunch.

Light Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor that works so well with chocolate.

Large Eggs: Bind everything together while adding richness to the dough.

Vanilla Extract: Rounds out the flavor and adds that warm bakery smell.

Semisweet Chocolate Chips: The star of the show. Melty, rich, and scattered in every bite.

Flaky Sea Salt: Optional, but adds a great contrast when sprinkled on warm cookies.

4) How to Make Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 6. Fold in the chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed.

Step 7. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each one.

Step 8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft.

Step 9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Step 10. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if you want that extra flavor pop.

5) Tips for Making Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Use room temperature butter for better creaming with sugar. Cold butter won’t blend properly and melted butter can make the dough too loose.

Measure your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off. Scooping directly from the bag can pack it in and throw off the texture.

If you like extra flavor, toast your nuts before adding them or mix in chunks of different chocolate types. It adds more variety to each bite.

6) Making Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Ahead of Time

These cookies work well if you prepare the dough ahead of time. You can chill it for up to 72 hours before baking. This lets the flavors deepen and gives the dough a firmer texture for shaping.

Shape the dough into balls before chilling so you can bake straight from the fridge. Add a minute or two to the baking time if the dough is cold.

If freezing, place shaped dough balls on a tray until solid, then store in a freezer bag. They can go from freezer to oven with just a few extra minutes of baking.

7) Storing Leftover Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Keep baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They’ll keep their soft center and crisp edges for a few days before softening.

For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a sealed bag. Reheat in a warm oven for a few minutes to bring back that fresh-baked feel.

Adding a slice of bread to the storage container helps keep cookies soft by sharing moisture. Just replace it when it dries out.

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