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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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This classic Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe yields soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced cookies with a delightful combination of dark and milk chocolate chips. Using a blend of brown and caster sugars along with a touch of cornflour ensures a tender crumb, while the vanilla and egg yolk enrich the flavor and texture. Ideal for a homemade treat that satisfies any sweet tooth craving.

Ingredients

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Butter

  • 225g / 2 US sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1cm / 1/2” cubes

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300g) plain flour / all-purpose flour, spooned and levelled
  • 3 tsp cornflour/cornstarch, tightly packed and levelled
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda / bi-carb, sifted if lumpy
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for table salt, +50% for flakes)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 tightly packed cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar / superfine sugar
  • 1 large egg (55g / 2 oz), at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk from a large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Chips

  • 1 1/2 cups (250g) dark chocolate chips / semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for decorating
  • 3/4 cup (150g) milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Butter: Cut the unsalted butter into 1cm cubes and leave it at room temperature to soften slightly, or briefly soften if needed to aid mixing.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift if necessary to remove lumps and ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
  3. Cream Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both brown sugar and caster sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes several minutes and helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dark and milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, reserving a few extra chips to decorate the tops of the cookies before baking.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place equal portions of dough onto baking trays lined with parchment paper, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Decorate: Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie dough portion to create an appealing look once baked.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft. Baking time may vary slightly depending on oven.
  10. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to maintain their shape and texture.

Notes

  • Note 1: Spoon and level the plain flour rather than scooping directly to avoid dense cookies.
  • Note 2: Do not substitute baking soda with more baking powder as it will alter texture and rise.
  • Note 3: Using a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips creates a richer flavor and better balance of sweetness.
  • Room temperature eggs and butter ensure better emulsification and texture.
  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on tray.

Keywords: Chocolate chip cookies, classic cookies, homemade cookies, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, chewy cookies

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