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October 20, 2015 by Hugs & Cookies xoxo 56 Comments

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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!

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Thin and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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!

 

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Comments

  1. Theresa Binetti says

    October 21, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    i haven’t made anything yet, but I can’t wait to!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      October 21, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      yay!

      Reply
    • Marybeth says

      October 6, 2024 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

        October 7, 2024 at 9:30 pm

        That sounds fabulous!

        Reply
  2. karen says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    How much batter do you “scoop” onto the cookie sheet?

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      October 22, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      I used a medium sized ice cream scoop. 🙂

      Reply
      • Marybeth says

        April 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm

        These are flipping fabulous, my go to new recipe forever… Many, many compliments!!!
        Thank you!! Thank you!!!

        Reply
        • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

          April 27, 2019 at 9:53 pm

          SO glad u loved them!!!

          Reply
  3. josie says

    October 25, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    These did not bake up thin and chewy, my butter and egg were at room temp.

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      October 25, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      really? how were they?

      Reply
      • Josie says

        October 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm

        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 🙂

        Reply
        • Jo says

          November 18, 2017 at 6:30 am

          Mine also came out very cakey. Not thin and crispy at all. I think half a cup less flour maybe?

          Reply
      • Elizabeth Schackow says

        November 10, 2018 at 2:46 pm

        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?

        Reply
        • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

          November 12, 2018 at 7:47 pm

          Yup, regular eggs may be the key! So glad u r enjoying them!!

          Reply
        • maria says

          March 30, 2019 at 5:29 pm

          how many do they make?

          Reply
  4. Monica says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:08 am

    May I ask what kind of flour to use?

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      all purpose

      Reply
      • Maggie says

        October 29, 2015 at 10:21 pm

        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!

        Reply
        • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

          October 29, 2015 at 10:27 pm

          CUP4CUP is amazing and I think would be great in these. I might chill the dough a bit first.

          Reply
  5. Samantha says

    December 17, 2015 at 9:39 am

    How many cookies do u get out of a batch?

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      February 15, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-thin-recipe.html

      2-1/2 dozen according to the recipe on the FoodNetwork site

      Reply
  6. Loriann says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Mine did not bake up chewy either. So sad 🙁

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 7, 2018 at 6:06 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
  7. Rebekah says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      January 26, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      Yay!

      Reply
  8. Barbara says

    February 15, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    April 14, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      What a fabulous message! Thank You!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        August 7, 2018 at 4:22 pm

        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!!! 🙂

        Reply
        • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

          August 11, 2018 at 10:54 am

          Love your ice cream idea!!!

          Reply
  10. Laura says

    July 12, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Just made these… delicious.

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      July 14, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      yay!!!

      Reply
  11. Judy Cordle says

    August 1, 2016 at 6:18 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      August 2, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them!!!!

      Reply
  12. Stacey S. says

    August 13, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Just made these. Wonderful and easy! A hit with the whole family! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      August 13, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Oh that is wonderful! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  13. Meme says

    December 9, 2017 at 3:11 am

    My grandchildren like to come over and bake cookies. These are now their favorite cookies. Ours came out as advertised – thin, chewy and delicious!!

    Reply
  14. ANITA says

    December 21, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      December 25, 2017 at 10:07 pm

      Next time, try a little milk to thin the batter.

      Reply
  15. Paula Kruger says

    December 23, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    Just made these for Christmas eve. Rave reviews from my kids. They look just like your photo. Thanks for a great recipe.
    Paula

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      December 25, 2017 at 10:06 pm

      AWESOME! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    • Teresa says

      March 21, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Salted or unsalted butter

      Reply
  16. Carala says

    April 4, 2018 at 5:04 am

    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
    Carala recently posted…Best Paint Sprayer for CabinetsMy Profile

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      April 7, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      Enjoy!!

      Reply
  17. Jallen says

    August 31, 2018 at 6:42 pm

    Is it 2 and 1/4 of flour or 2 – 1/4?

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      September 10, 2018 at 10:37 am

      2 1/4 means 2 cups plus an additional 1/4c.

      Reply
  18. Caroline says

    October 3, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I made these and they turned out perfectly! Thin and chewy is a hit at my house!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      October 4, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  19. Laura says

    January 7, 2019 at 7:28 am

    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.

    Reply
    • laura cooper says

      January 14, 2019 at 8:56 am

      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?

      Reply
  20. Kris says

    February 18, 2020 at 11:48 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      February 18, 2020 at 11:54 am

      I am so happy you loved them!!! Yay!!!

      Reply
  21. Teresa says

    March 21, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    Salted or in salted butter?

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      March 21, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      I prefer salted.

      Reply
  22. Jeff Blackwell says

    August 9, 2022 at 10:31 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Hugs & Cookies xoxo says

      August 17, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Hmmmmm, not sure what happened!! I am happy they tasted good though!!!

      Reply

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