Description
Irresistible chocolate chip cookies deliver pure homemade happiness with their crisp edges and gooey center. Warm from the oven, these classic treats promise comfort and sweet memories for cookie enthusiasts seeking the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to ensure effortless cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing vessel, thoroughly whisking to distribute ingredients evenly and eliminate potential lumps.
- Utilize a stand or hand mixer to blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars, creating a light, airy mixture that takes approximately 2-3 minutes of continuous beating.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Stream in vanilla extract and mix until the liquid components are seamlessly combined.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients to the wet mixture, using low-speed mixing to prevent overworking the dough. The texture should remain slightly uneven and rustic.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture. Consider adding optional ingredients like chopped nuts or alternative chocolate varieties for enhanced complexity.
- For optimal texture, refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes. This crucial resting period allows ingredients to meld and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Portion dough into rounded tablespoon-sized balls, positioning them approximately two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow proper expansion.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and slightly soft centers. The cookies will continue firming as they cool.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill dough for enhanced flavor and texture, allowing sugars to melt and flour to hydrate completely.
- Experiment with chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or mix different types for complex flavor profiles.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Customize by adding sea salt sprinkle on top for gourmet touch and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg