There’s something about American cookies that’s like a warm hug on a chilly day—or maybe it’s more like that perfect song you can’t stop humming. Imagine the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, mixing with the laughter of friends gathered around. These recipes, well, they’re not just cookies; they’re little pieces of happiness, waiting to be devoured.
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare three baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream together the butter and sugars in a large bowl until they are well combined and smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the creamed mixture, beating until the mixture becomes light, which should take about a minute.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll about 2-3 tablespoons of dough into balls, depending on your preferred cookie size, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, removing them when they appear just lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) of softened butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) of granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) of light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups (405 grams) of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt
- 2 cups (340 grams) of chocolate chips or chunks
Nutritional Values
Calories: 6588kcal | Carbohydrates: 936g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 288g | Saturated Fat: 180g | Cholesterol: 972mg | Sodium: 5508mg | Potassium: 1116mg | Fiber: 36g | Sugar: 648g | Vitamin A: 7092IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 864mg | Iron: 36mg
FAQ
- How can I ensure my chocolate chip cookies are gooey?
- To keep your chocolate chip cookies gooey, make sure not to over-bake them. They should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven, as they will continue to set on the baking sheet.
- Why do my cookies spread and flatten too much?
- Cookies can spread if your leavening agents like baking soda or baking powder are expired, if you over-mix the dough, if the ingredients are too warm, or if the oven temperature is incorrect. Checking the freshness of your ingredients and using an oven thermometer can help prevent this issue.
- What should I do if my cookies didn’t flatten?
- If your cookies didn’t flatten, it might be because the dough was too cold, too much flour was used, the oven temperature was incorrect, or the butter and sugar weren’t creamed properly. Ensuring the dough is at room temperature and measuring ingredients accurately can help.
- Can I bake chocolate chip cookie dough straight from frozen?
- Yes, you can bake cookie dough from frozen. Place the frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies as the oven preheats for about 15 minutes. They may appear slightly browner on top but will taste delicious.
- Is it possible to halve this recipe?
- Absolutely, this recipe can be halved easily. Just reduce all the ingredients by half, and you’ll end up with approximately 18 cookies. Alternatively, you can try a small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe if you prefer making just 8 cookies.
Tips
- Measure Flour Precisely: Use a measuring cup designed for dry ingredients to properly measure flour. Scoop flour into the cup and level it off with a knife to avoid using too much, which can affect cookie texture.
- Soften Butter Carefully: Ensure the butter is softened by taking it out of the refrigerator at least two hours before baking. If you’re short on time, microwave it for about 7 seconds, but be cautious not to melt it.
- Use a Cookie Scoop for Even Baking: Employ a cookie scoop to portion your dough. This guarantees uniform cookie sizes, which helps them bake evenly.
- Avoid Over-baking: Pull the cookies from the oven when they still appear slightly underdone. They will continue to set on the baking sheet, resulting in a perfectly gooey texture.
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop – Ensures uniform cookie sizes for even baking.
- Parchment Paper – For lining baking sheets, especially useful for freezing dough.
- Cooling Rack – For cooling cookies evenly after baking.
- Oven Thermometer – To ensure correct oven temperature for perfect baking results.
