Tammy's Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tammy's Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by : Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission

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Canadian Recipes : Desserts

Tammy Meyer’s Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies are more than just a sweet treat—they’re a family legend in the making. The recipe came from a Land O’Lakes cookbook gifted by her mom in 2000, and ever since, it’s been her signature bake.

Tammy’s cookies are famous for their chewy, comforting perfection. Even her nieces are determined to master the recipe, and Tammy thinks they’re almost there!

Baked with love and often shared during family gatherings or at work, these cookies are a warm reflection of Tammy’s generous spirit—and the cozy, connected life she’s built in Amherstburg.

Total Time

40 - 44 minutes

Prepare Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

10 - 14 minutes

Recipe Servings

Not Mentioned

Ingredients for
Tammy's Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Tip – For 2 1/2 inch cookies, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

How to Make
Tammy's Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
In medium bowl combine flour, cake flour, baking powder and baking soda; set aside.
In large mixer bowl combine sugar, brown sugar and butter.
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (2 to 3 minutes).
Add eggs and vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 minute).
Reduce speed to low. Continue beating, gradually adding flour mixture, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes).
By hand, stir in chocolate chips and drop dough by 1/4 cupful 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 14 minutes (I do 11 minutes) or until light golden brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
Let stand 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.