Description
Chocolate chip cookies emerge as a classic American dessert. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate morsels invite you to savor each delightful bite of pure baking goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) salted butter, softened
- 1 egg
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring an even temperature for perfect cookie baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes for optimal texture.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until completely integrated and releasing a rich, aromatic fragrance.
- Gently introduce flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture, combining until a cohesive dough forms without excessive mixing to maintain a tender consistency.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring uniform distribution for consistent chocolate presence in each bite.
- Utilize a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing each mound to allow for spreading during baking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, cooking for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and centers appear slightly underbaked—this technique guarantees a soft, chewy interior.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, enabling them to set, then transfer to a cooling rack to reach room temperature or enjoy warm for maximum indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even creaming that creates a perfect cookie texture.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and enhance the cookie’s depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg