Description

These BIGG & THICC New York Style Cookies & Brownies are classic, thick, and chewy cookies packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional nuts, delivering a rich homemade treat perfect for sharing or enjoying anytime. Featuring a soft center with golden edges, these cookies bring the iconic New York bakery style into your kitchen using simple ingredients and an easy baking method.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Add-ins

2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your choice)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside to keep them evenly combined and ready for incorporation.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter along with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes creamy and light in texture. This helps to aerate the batter for soft cookies.
Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This step improves the batter’s consistency and richness.
Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Then fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly.
Bake: Using a large scoop (about 1/4 cup), drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for a few minutes after baking, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing. This helps the cookies set properly while staying chewy.

Notes

For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing oven time to 10-12 minutes.
If adding nuts, make sure they are chopped to small pieces for even distribution.
Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and fluffier cookies.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate depending on preference.