NYC-style thick chocolate chip cookies

These NYC-style thick chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. Made with cold butter, high-quality chocolate chips, and a hint of instant coffee to intensify the flavor, these bakery-style cookies are rich, indulgent, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for when you’re craving a thick, gooey cookie just like the ones in New York’s famous cookie shops.

Iram Mansoor

NYC-style thick chocolate chip cookies

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These NYC-style thick chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. Made with cold butter, high-quality chocolate chips, and a hint of instant coffee to intensify the flavor, these bakery-style cookies are rich, indulgent, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for when you’re craving a thick, gooey cookie just like the ones in New York’s famous cookie shops.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Chilling time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 6 jumbo cookies

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

 

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Dry Ingredients:

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp instant coffee (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
• Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, cold
• 1 large egg yolk, cold
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)

Chocolate:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chunks

Method

 

Cream the Butter and Sugars

1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), add the cold, cubed butter and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamy.
2. Add in the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Cream the Butter and Sugars

1. Add the cold egg, egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste. Mix on high speed for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and well-emulsified.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together:

   – Flour

   – Baking powder

   – Baking soda

   – Cornstarch

   – Instant coffee

   – Salt

Combine Wet and Dry

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Fold in the Chocolate

1. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chunks. Gently fold into the dough with a spatula or mix on low just until evenly distributed.

Portion and Freeze

1. Using a kitchen scale or large scoop, portion the dough into 6-ounce (170g) cookie balls. Stack them tall for maximum thickness.

Bake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Place 3–4 dough balls on the tray, leaving 4 inches of space between each.
3. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but soft.

Cool and Serve

1. Let cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm for melty chocolate or cool for thick, chewy bites.

Storage& Freezing

1. Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
2. Freezer (Unbaked): Freeze portioned dough balls for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to baking time.
3. Freezer(Baked):Freeze baked cookies in an airtight bag for up to 1 month. Reheat at300°F for 5–7 minutes.

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Notes

• Use cold butter and eggs to keep the dough dense and thick.
• For gooey centers, underbake slightly and let cookies rest on the hot tray.
• Swap chocolate chips for chopped chocolate bars for more chocolate puddles.
• Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt after baking for an elevated flavor. 

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