Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies combine a delightful contrast of textures with golden, crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. Perfectly balanced sweetness and rich chocolate chips make them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookies perfectly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is crucial for creating the cookie’s texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract and the large egg until fully incorporated, which will help bind the dough and contribute to the cookie’s flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough to distribute them evenly.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them by removing from the oven when the centers look just set but still soft.
- Using a mix of granulated and brown sugar adds to the cookie’s chewiness and moisture.
- Be sure not to overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
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