Description
These chocolate chip cookies offer the perfect balance of chewy centers and crispy edges, using a blend of brown and white sugars for a rich, toffee-like sweetness. Baked at 400°F, they are customizable in size and easy to store, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter: Ensure the butter is cold and cut into small cubes.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well-combined.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookies: Divide the dough into large balls (3-4 ounces each) and place them on a lightly colored baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 9-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Size Adjustments: Reduce dough ball size for smaller cookies and adjust baking time.
- Chocolate Choices: Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips to suit your preference.
- Nut Addition: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
