Description
Indulgent Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies bring comfort and nostalgia to classic dessert lovers. Warm from the oven, these buttery delights melt in your mouth with rich chocolate chunks and a perfectly tender crumb that promises pure baking satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Sugars:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, sifted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for even cooking and easy removal.
- Cream butter and sugars using a paddle attachment for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually, adding vanilla after each egg, ensuring thorough mixing and a uniform texture.
- Separately combine dry ingredients: sift flour, salt, and baking soda to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to butter mixture in three portions, mixing gently to prevent overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
- Gently fold most of the chocolate chips into the dough, reserving a small portion for topping.
- Using a 3-tablespoon scoop, portion dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Strategically place remaining chocolate chips on top of each dough ball for enhanced visual appeal and chocolate distribution.
- Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden edges while centers remain slightly underdone for optimal softness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and crisp edges.
Notes
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor complexity.
- Use exact measurements for flour by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling with a knife for consistent texture.
- Reserve some chocolate chips to press on top of each cookie just before baking for a picture-perfect bakery-style appearance.
- Let butter soften naturally at room temperature for 30-45 minutes instead of microwaving to ensure proper creaming with sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg