My Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies: Crispy Edges, Chewy Centers (Print Version)
Discover my foolproof recipe for perfect chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and chewy centers. Learn from my kitchen disasters and triumphs!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 14 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
01 -
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 -
1 tsp baking soda
03 -
1 tsp salt
→ Wet Wonders
04 -
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 -
3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 -
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
→ Flavor Boosters
07 -
2 large eggs
08 -
2 tsp vanilla extract
09 -
1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
→ Mix-ins & Toppings
10 -
2 cups chocolate chunks
11 -
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
# Instructions:
01 -
Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape bowl sides.
02 -
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla. Ensure ingredients are room temperature.
03 -
Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
04 -
Gently fold in chocolate chunks. Avoid overmixing.
05 -
Cover bowl and refrigerate dough 24-72 hours for best texture.
06 -
Scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheets. Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
# Notes:
01 -
Chill dough minimum 24 hours - it prevents flat cookies!
02 -
Store baked cookies with bread slice to maintain chewiness
03 -
Substitute chocolate chunks with chopped chocolate bars
04 -
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after baking
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Stand mixer
02 -
baking sheets
03 -
parchment paper
04 -
ice cream scoop
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 220
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 3g