Description
Chocolate chip cookies emerge as a classic American dessert, blending sweet nostalgia with irresistible comfort. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate morsels invite you to savor each delightful bite of pure baking bliss.
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, Snacks
- 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