The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m Inaya, and today I want to share a recipe that instantly transports me to the bustling streets of New York City Jumbo NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies. If you’ve ever been to a bakery in Manhattan, you know these cookies aren’t your ordinary bite-sized treats. They’re thick, soft on the inside, slightly crisp on the edges, and loaded with melty chocolate.
I first tried them during a visit to NYC with friends, and I couldn’t believe how indulgent a cookie could be. Growing up in Crete, my grandmother’s sweets were always simple and homemade, but these cookies showed me another side of baking bold, oversized, and full of attitude.
Now, whenever I bake them, I think about how food connects different worlds: my grandmother’s cozy kitchen and the energy of New York City bakeries. These jumbo chocolate chip cookies are my go-to when I want to impress friends, treat my kids, or just enjoy a little bakery magic at home.
Whether you’re baking for a party, gifting them, or just spoiling yourself, these NYC-style jumbo chocolate chip cookies will make everyone smile. Let’s bake together!
Ingredients for Jumbo NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips)
- 1 cup walnuts (optional, but authentic NYC bakeries often use them)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cream the butter and sugars
In a large bowl, beat the cold cubed butter with brown and white sugar until creamy and fluffy. Using cold butter helps create a thick, bakery-style texture.
Step 2: Add eggs and vanilla
Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Don’t overmix; just combine until smooth.
Step 3: Combine dry ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture.
Step 4: Fold in chocolate and nuts
Gently fold in chocolate chunks and walnuts (if using). The dough will be thick.
Step 5: Shape and chill the dough
Scoop out large portions (about 4 oz each the size of a tennis ball). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. This step is crucial for thickness.
Step 6: Bake to perfection
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake cookies for 15–18 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers look slightly underbaked. They’ll set as they cool.
Serving Jumbo NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are best served warm when the chocolate is still gooey. Pair them with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate comfort treat. They also make a great homemade gift wrap them in parchment and tie with a ribbon for a bakery-style touch.
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Jumbo NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
These ultra-thick bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are gooey, rich, and irresistibly indulgent. Perfectly crisp on the edges yet soft and chewy inside, these oversized cookies taste just like the ones you’d find in a New York City bakery. With chunks of melty chocolate and optional walnuts, they’re the ultimate treat for cookie lovers.
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 8 jumbo cookies
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips)
1 cup walnuts (optional, but authentic NYC bakeries often use them)
Instructions
Cream the butter and sugars
In a large bowl, beat cold cubed butter with brown and white sugar until creamy.Add eggs and vanilla
Mix in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture.Fold in chocolate and walnuts
Gently stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts. The dough will be thick.Shape and chill
Scoop large portions (about 4 oz each), roll into balls, and chill on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly soft.Cool and serve
Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving warm with milk or coffee.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for a thick, bakery-style texture.
Swap walnuts with pecans or skip nuts for a nut-free version.
For extra gooey cookies, press a few chocolate chunks on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jumbo cookie
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Conclusion
Baking jumbo NYC-style chocolate chip cookies at home is easier than you think. With a few simple steps, you can recreate that bakery magic and enjoy oversized, gooey, chocolate-packed cookies right from your oven. Whether it’s for family, friends, or just a sweet moment for yourself, these cookies never fail to bring joy.
So next time you crave something indulgent, skip the bakery line and make your own batch I promise they’ll be unforgettable.
Short 100-Word Version with Story
Hi, I’m Inaya from Crete, and today I’m sharing my recipe for Jumbo NYC-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies. These oversized treats remind me of my trip to New York City, where bakery windows overflowed with giant, gooey cookies. Back home, I recreated them with a mix of tradition and indulgence thick, chewy, and packed with chocolate chunks. My kitchen may get messy, but that’s the fun of baking! These cookies are perfect for family gatherings, gifts, or simply spoiling yourself. One bite will take you straight to NYC, no plane ticket required. Let’s bake some cookie happiness together!