Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These crispy chewy chocolate chip cookies strike the perfect balance between a crunchy edge and a soft, chewy center. With a classic blend of brown and granulated sugar and melted butter, they are irresistibly flavorful and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 to 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended.
4. Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
6. Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
7. Step 7: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Step 8: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
9. Step 9: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
• Try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
• Use a mix of bittersweet and milk chocolate chips for a richer chocolate experience.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to three months. To reheat, warm in a low oven or microwave for a few seconds to restore softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use cold butter instead of melted butter?

Using melted butter helps create crispy edges with chewy centers. Cold butter will give a different texture, often resulting in puffier, cakier cookies.

Why do my cookies spread too much?

Cookies spread excessively if the dough is too warm or if there is too much butter. Chill the dough before baking and make sure to measure ingredients accurately to prevent spreading.

Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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This recipe for Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies delivers the perfect balance of crunchy edges and soft, chewy centers. Using melted butter and a mix of brown and granulated sugars, these classic cookies bring out rich vanilla and chocolate flavors, creating an irresistible treat ideal for any occasion.

• Author: Zane
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ to 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional but typical)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when your cookies are mixed and shaped.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together to distribute evenly and set aside.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted and cooled butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until blended. Be careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Shape the cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
8. Cool the cookies: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set their texture with crispy edges and chewy centers.

Notes

• For extra chewy cookies, use more brown sugar and slightly less granulated sugar.
• Ensure butter is completely melted and cooled to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
• Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.
• You can chill the dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading.
• Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.

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