Description
Sweet and irresistible chocolate chip sugar cookies deliver classic comfort with a delightful twist. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate morsels promise a delectable treat you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Optional: extra sugar for rolling
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Enhance the mixture by incorporating egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fully integrated.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gradually, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Introduce chocolate chips by folding them delicately throughout the dough, ensuring even dispersion for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Shape the cookie dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, optionally rolling them in additional sugar for a crystalline exterior.
- Arrange dough balls on prepared sheets, maintaining sufficient spacing to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, targeting golden-edged cookies with centers that remain soft and tender.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing without lumps.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain thick, chewy texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor and better melting characteristics.
- Customize by swapping chocolate chips with nuts, dried fruit, or different chocolate varieties for unique taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg