Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Indulge in these decadent chocolate chip cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
For Chilling
- optional parchment paper to line baking sheets
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop rounded tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for thick, chewy cookies. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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