My son asked for thin chocolate chip cookies. Go figure! I have always loved a chocolate chip cookie as thick as I could possibly make it! But….after trying these I can see why he requested them. Super chewy and delish!!! Thanks, Alton Brown!
The first pic below is updated to make these into a crispy cookie! Just add on a minute or two of extra baking time if you like them thin and crispy!
You’ll Need:
Parchment Paper
Chocolate Chips
Thin and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 ounces whole milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cream the butter in a mixer.
- Add the sugars and beat until fluffy.
- On med-low, add the egg, milk and vanilla.
- Slowly add the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop onto parchment-lined cookie baking sheets.
- Only 6 per sheet as they will spread.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Don't overbake!
Theresa Binetti says
i haven’t made anything yet, but I can’t wait to!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
yay!
Marybeth says
I’ve made this recipe many times,this is by far the best! I have a bag of milk chocolate m&m’s “ghouls blend (Halloween thing) I’m giving it a try by adding them.
Thank you for the hands down recipe, wishing I had this a long time ago.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
That sounds fabulous!
karen says
How much batter do you “scoop” onto the cookie sheet?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I used a medium sized ice cream scoop. 🙂
Marybeth says
These are flipping fabulous, my go to new recipe forever… Many, many compliments!!!
Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
SO glad u loved them!!!
josie says
These did not bake up thin and chewy, my butter and egg were at room temp.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
really? how were they?
Josie says
they were really good but more on the cakey side, can’t figure out what I did wrong. I am going to try it again 🙂
Jo says
Mine also came out very cakey. Not thin and crispy at all. I think half a cup less flour maybe?
Elizabeth Schackow says
You know I have made these at least a dozen times now since finding your wonderful site and recipes and mine have turned out every single time crisp around edges and nice and thin and chewy~ just took a picture I will post if I can figure out how to do that ~ not computer smart 🙂 I wonder if some folks may be using extra large eggs?? I just use regular size and mine turn out great ~ when you use large or extra large eggs that would be like adding extra egg and I think the trick to them being chewy and thin is just one egg per batch ~ not sure~ what do you think Hug’s?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Yup, regular eggs may be the key! So glad u r enjoying them!!
maria says
how many do they make?
Monica says
May I ask what kind of flour to use?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
all purpose
Maggie says
Would that cup for cup flour work with this with the same results? I have just been told by my doctor to try to eliminate flour and use this other type of flour.
Thanks for all your great recipes!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
CUP4CUP is amazing and I think would be great in these. I might chill the dough a bit first.
Samantha says
How many cookies do u get out of a batch?
Barbara says
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-thin-recipe.html
2-1/2 dozen according to the recipe on the FoodNetwork site
Loriann says
Mine did not bake up chewy either. So sad 🙁
Elizabeth says
These cookies are very thin and bake up really fast and you need to really watch them as they are baking so they do not overcook~ I have made them several times now per directions and mine have turned out wonderful every time~ they bake up so fast I don’t use a time I am just right there in area and check them often 🙂
Rebekah says
These are amazing! Perfect crispy to chewy ratio. I used 2% milk, unsalted butter and only one cup of mini chocolate chips. This is my new favorite recipe!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Yay!
Barbara says
From foodnetwork link of this recipe.
Anonymous156 days ago
You need to follow the recipe exactly as is — no substitutions (aside from the chocolate chips). Even something as simple as not making the milk/egg/vanilla combo come to room temperature can alter and you will end up with puffy cookies.
Makes 2-1/2 dozen
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-thin-recipe.html#communityReviews?oc=linkback
Elizabeth says
Hands down THE BEST Chewy Chocolate chip cookie I have ever made!!!!!!!!! THANKYOU!!!! They are just the way you said they would be nice and chewy and thin!!!!! If the recipe is followed exactly the way you have it they are spot on!!!! Can’t wait to share with hubby when he gets home from work!!!! GOOD JOB!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
What a fabulous message! Thank You!
Elizabeth says
Just made a new batch and my family lOVES them!!! If you love a thin chewy sweet but salty cookie that is crisp on the outer edges THIS IS IT! I can’t get over how well this recipe works every time and the way they beautifully spread out!!! So fast too! Thankyou again~ we love them! Just a tip 🙂 buy vanilla ice cream in a half gallon cardboard tub and cut small squares about 1/2 inch thick and put on one cookie then top with another yummy ice cream sandwich!!! 🙂
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Love your ice cream idea!!!
Laura says
Just made these… delicious.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
yay!!!
Judy Cordle says
I made these wonderful chocolate chip cookies as directed. Mine turned out crispy on the edges and soft on the inside. They spread a little while baking but not at all like the pictures. I am definitely not complaining because my husband and I both agree that these are the best chocolate chip cookies we’ve ever had! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
So glad you enjoyed them!!!!
Stacey S. says
Just made these. Wonderful and easy! A hit with the whole family! Thank you!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Oh that is wonderful! Thanks for letting me know!
Meme says
My grandchildren like to come over and bake cookies. These are now their favorite cookies. Ours came out as advertised – thin, chewy and delicious!!
ANITA says
I am baking these as we speak and they have not spread to be thin an crispy. Is it anything I can do to the batter?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Next time, try a little milk to thin the batter.
Paula Kruger says
Just made these for Christmas eve. Rave reviews from my kids. They look just like your photo. Thanks for a great recipe.
Paula
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
AWESOME! Merry Christmas!
Teresa says
Salted or unsalted butter
Carala says
Thank you for the cookies,
I think they are worth more than a few hugs 🙂
Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies?! I’m always up for trying new recipes so I will have to give this one a try! Pinning
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Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Enjoy!!
Jallen says
Is it 2 and 1/4 of flour or 2 – 1/4?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
2 1/4 means 2 cups plus an additional 1/4c.
Caroline says
I made these and they turned out perfectly! Thin and chewy is a hit at my house!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
awesome!
Laura says
These types of cookies are always my goal, but rarely turn out. Do you bake in a convection oven? I have a new oven and am very disappointed in my cookies ????. Using the bake cycle, opening the oven door seems to drop the temp significantly, but the cookies turn out more normal. I’m on the fence with convection. I do want to try this recipe, just unsure which oven cycle to choose.
laura cooper says
I’ve made these a couple of times now, using convection set at 350. The first time, they were tasty, but not at all crispy. The second time, I only used 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 & 1/4 cup of white sugar. The results were nice & crispy!
Do you always use salted butter in your baked goods?
Kris says
I’ve tried just about every chocolate chip cookie recipe on Pinterest, trying to find the perfect cookie, and I think this is it. I’ve made these twice in the past four days and both times they came out perfect, just like the picture. i followed the recipe, no changes or alterations & they were just delicious! Brought them to work this morning & everybody is raving about them. I’m so happy I found this recipe! THANK YOU!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I am so happy you loved them!!! Yay!!!
Teresa says
Salted or in salted butter?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I prefer salted.
Jeff Blackwell says
Well I flunked. I followed the recipe and baked the cookies 15 minutes. I took the sheet pan out of the oven and was surprised to see a flat pan cookie. I laughed. I let them cool and sliced the flat cookie pie up with a pizza cutter. Tasted great and added whipped cream. But they didn’t look like they were supposed to. Where did I go wrong?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Hmmmmm, not sure what happened!! I am happy they tasted good though!!!