Chewy Ultimate Sheet Pan Cookies
These chewy ultimate sheet pan cookies are soft in the middle with a crisp edge, easy to make on a single sheet pan, and perfect for sharing. They stay fresh and chewy for days and are a crowd-pleasing homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 65-70 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (250 grams) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruit, or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly using a spatula.
- Transfer the dough to your prepared sheet pan and spread it evenly into a smooth, flat layer about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick. Wet your spatula or hands slightly to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set but still soft. Tent with foil halfway through baking if edges brown too fast.
- Remove from oven and let the cookie slab cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
- Once cool, use a sharp knife or bench scraper to slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Soften butter to room temperature, not melted, to trap air for lighter texture. Don’t overbake to keep cookies chewy. Cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbly edges. You can prep dough a day ahead and bake fresh. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (assuming 2
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 2
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