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Our favourite soft, chewy cookie recipes

Chewy. Moist. Delicious.

There’s something irresistible about a chewy cookie. Whether it’s a chewy chocolate chip cookie, a hearty oatmeal cookie or a rich chocolate ginger cookie, that soft, tender centre and lightly crisp edge is what keeps us reaching for another. If you’re looking for the best chewy cookie recipes, we’ve rounded up our favourites, from old-fashioned classics to creative twists that deliver the perfect texture every time.

The secret to the perfect flavour and texture? A perfect ratio of brown sugar for moisture, a short chilling period and a slight under‑bake to retain chewiness.

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Chewy Triple Chocolate Orange Cookies

Chocolate chunks and orange zest are the best part of these moist triple-chocolate chookies.

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Stack of the best chewy ginger cookies

Soft & Chewy Ginger Cookies

These chewy ginger cookies are soft, spicy and packed with the flavours of blackstrap molasses and ginger.

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Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get ready for the ultimate chewy chocolate chip cookies: soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges and packed with chocolate – in this case chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Coconut Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies are loaded with premium white chocolate chunks, roasted macadamia nuts and shredded coconut. It's a gourmet treat for any occasion and perfect for holiday gifting.

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Chewy ginger molasses cookies made with real grated ginger, warm spices, and a sprinkle of sea salt—perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

These chewy ginger molasses cookies are made with real grated ginger, rich dark molasses, warm spices and a touch of cinnamon. A light sprinkle of sea salt on top balances the sweetness, making them perfect for holiday baking or any time of year. 

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Stack of healthy oatmeal cookies with flax made by a Canadian baker

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies with Flax

The whole flaxseeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavour to the cookies, which are soft and chewy on the inside with a perfectly crispy outer edge.

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Soft Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies

A soft and chewy chocolate ginger molasses cookie with cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate, finished with a sparkling sugar coating.

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