Description
Irresistibly soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies strike the ideal balance of fluffiness and moistness, with every bite bursting with rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Use a spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Scoop and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the Dough is Key: Don’t skip chilling the dough! It firms up the butter and allows the flavors to meld, preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking and enhancing their texture.
- Don’t Overbake: Remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are golden, and the centers look slightly underbaked. They will continue cooking as they cool, resulting in a soft, chewy texture.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and an even, fluffy texture. Cold ingredients can lead to dense cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Sodium: 6