Alton Brown's Chewy Cookies Recipe

Craveable, chewy chocolate chip cookies using Alton Brown's foolproof recipe! This recipe delivers perfectly textured cookies with that irresistible gooey center. Get ready to experience the ultimate chewy cookie satisfaction. No more flat, crispy disappointments!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 188.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.4 (35 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alton Brown's Chewy Cookies

  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

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How to Make Alton Brown's Chewy Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

30g

Carbs

8g

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