Description
Master the art of baking soft and chewy cookies with these expert tips and techniques.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips or mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping.
- Scoop large dough balls onto baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced adequately.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but centers look slightly undercooked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, add an extra egg yolk and ensure not to overbake. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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