Description
Enjoy these Chocolate Chip Cookies that balance rich, buttery flavors with soft, chewy texture. They are quick to prepare and a must-try for cookie enthusiasts!
Ingredients
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- 2 â…“ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled just until opaque
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for two minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, whisking until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Incorporate the flour, baking soda, corn starch, and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the cookie dough, roll it into smooth balls, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for one hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Arrange the cookie dough balls about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. They are ready when the edges are golden while the center remains slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Ensure butter is melted and cooled adequately to achieve the right cookie texture.
For perfect cookies, do not overmix after adding the flour mixture.
Chilling the dough helps in achieving chewy cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg