Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are mixed by hand and baked at a moderate temperature to produce a chewy center with lightly crisp edges. Semi-sweet chips and a full teaspoon of vanilla extract carry most of the flavor, and the whole batch is ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips your favorite brand
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure chewy cookies.
- Fold in the chocolate chips by hand using a spatula or wooden spoon, distributing them throughout the dough evenly.
- Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain slightly underbaked for chewiness.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a twist, consider adding a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for an enhanced flavor.
- You can also substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 178IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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