Chocolate Chip Cookies Our Secret To Perfect Cookies

When I say this recipe came from an actual bakery, I mean it. It wasn’t one of those recipes that came from an aunt’s cousin’s in-laws who used to work at a bakery. This recipe came from a bakery that I, myself, worked at. They are the best, most perfect, chocolate chip cookies ever!

Ingredients in Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Unsalted Butter – make sure your butter is room temperature before using. Set it out on the counter for about 30 minutes before mixing. Granulated White Sugar Light Brown Sugar Large Eggs Vanilla Extract All Purpose Flour Baking Soda Baking Powder Kosher Salt or Sea Salt Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – you can use different flavors of chocolate chips if desired. See also our list of suggest mix ins below.

Equipment

Stand mixer with a paddle attachment Small bowl for flour mixture Cookie scoop Large baking sheet Wire rack Parchment paper

Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

I loved the chocolate chip cookies that we made at the bakery. Not many things sound great at 4 am…but bakery chocolate chip cookies always did. They are so soft, chewy and DELICIOUS! You are going to love them. One of my favorite ways to eat them is chilled. At the bakery, sometimes the cookies would be chilling in the walk-in refrigerator and then given to employees the next day. You had better believe I was back in the fridge at 4 am gobbling these up. At the bakery, we would make HUGE batches of these in massive mixers. Obviously I don’t have a bear-sized mixer in my home so I had to figure out the correct measurements for a small batch. It took some time but I figured it out and it is PERFECT. So here is my recipe for perfect bakery chocolate chip cookies.

How to Get Your Chocolate Chip Cookies the Same Size

Ever wonder how bakeries have stacks of cookies that are all the same size? The trick to getting bakery chocolate chip cookies all perfectly formed at the same size is using a cookie dough scoop. I bought mine at a local restaurant supply store, but you can find them online. At the bakery, we would put on gloves, then grab a big chunk of dough and scoop from our hand. I still like to do it this way, glove and all. I like using the glove because when I do scoops I scrape the scooper along the palm of my hand to round off the dough and it protects my hands. It is so satisfying seeing dozens of chocolate chip cookies, all the same size in perfectly straight rows coming out of the oven.

Mix-In Ideas

If you want to venture out of the box and try some different mix-ins, then you can swap out the chocolate chips for any (or any combination) of these:

Peanut butter, butterscotch, or white chocolate chips or chocolate chunks Mini M&Ms Raisins Chopped nuts Chopped candy bars Sprinkles Pretzels Cherry chips (these can be hard to find but they were my favorite from the bakery where we grew up)

The Secret To Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Want to know the secret to getting those cookies perfect every time? Do. Not. Over. Bake. When you pull these out of the oven they might not seem like they are quite done or the right texture. That’s ok! 8-9 minutes is the perfect amount of time for perfectly chewy cookies. While they are piping hot, they may break apart but as they cool, they will be chewy and stack-able. It is also important to not that not all ovens and elevations are the same. Experiment with your cookies and note the amount of time that works best for you. If you prefer you chocolate chip cookies to be more crisp, then just bake them a bit longer. I like to take my cookies out before the edges turn golden brown. If you want lightly crisp edges, keep a close eye on them and remove them once you start seeing the edges start to turn golden-brown (another minute or two tops). If you like the whole cookie crisp, wait an additional minute or two until the whole cookie is a light golden-brown color.

What Our Readers Say

Over the years, we’ve had thousands of people make this recipe. Here’s what a few of them had to say. “These cookies have a great look to them, just like bakery cookies. They came out perfectly round with soft crackly tops, and they stay nice and soft. My family really enjoyed these.” – Nicole “Great cookies! Made for the first time the other night and the family was super pleased thank you so much! After 3 days the cookies are still soft and taste great .” – Michelle “I found this recipe around 2 years ago, I made it for the first time and fell in love – and have been using it ever since!” – Katie Read Next: 33+ Easy Dessert Ideas (with Pictures + Simple Recipes)

These Chocolate Chip Cookies are so classic. It is one of those must-have family-favorite cookie recipes, much like our cut-out sugar cookies, easy no-bake cookies, or our classic peanut butter cookies.

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