Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lori Wilson

Soft chocolate chip cookies get their chewy center from a higher ratio of brown sugar to white and a careful watch on bake time — pull them out while the middles still look slightly underdone. Semi-sweet chips are used throughout for balanced sweetness. The whole batch comes together in under 30 minutes, start to finish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Electric Mixer
Baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Cooling Rack

Ingredients

For the Wet Components:

¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
¾ cup brown sugar packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg at room temperature

For the Dry Components:

2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (around 2 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and egg, and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The centers should remain soft.
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 deeper flavor, consider browning the butter before using it. Allow it to solidify again after browning.
If you prefer, you can use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 192IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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