Soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies
Learn to make the ultimate and best chocolate chip cookies with this unbeatable recipe! These cookies boast a rich flavor, irresistibly soft interiors, and perfectly crisp, chewy exteriors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 375 g
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 180 g
- 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar approximately 220g
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped chocolate half dark chocolate, half milk chocolate, or chocolat chips, 190 g
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a wooden spoon.
- Combine wet and dry: Beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients and chopped chocolate.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the baking sheets: Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake until set: Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool completely: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.