Discover the joy of homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies, soft, chewy, and simply delicious. Made with basic ingredients like flour, butter, and chocolate chips, and easy to mix without special tools. Perfect with milk or a hot drink for a comforting snack.
Start by mixing the sifted all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set this mixture aside.
In another bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Use a whisk to combine them until you have a smooth mixture without any lumps.
Add the room temperature egg, egg yolk, and vanilla essence to the sugar-butter mixture. Whisk vigorously until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a large spoon or spatula to gently combine them. The dough will be soft and easy to roll.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Wrap the bowl containing the cookie dough with plastic and chill it in the refrigerator. For optimal results, chill the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes, or for even more flavorful results, leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
Bake the Cookie Dough
After the chilling time, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Leave about 2-3 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookie dough in the preheated oven for approximately 9-10 minutes. They should have set edges but still be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.
Once out of the oven, allow the Chocolate Chip Cookies to rest on the baking tray for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To Serve
These homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or whenever you're craving something sweet.
Notes
Here are some expert tips to perfect your Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Preparing the Ingredients:
Measure Flour Precisely: Accurate flour measurement is key. Scoop the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife for consistent results.
Room-Temperature Wet Ingredients: Make sure eggs, butter, and vanilla essence are at room temperature to blend smoothly.
Melted Butter: It's crucial for a chewy texture. Let the butter cool slightly after melting before combining it with sugars to avoid affecting the dough's consistency.
Egg Yolks: Add an extra yolk to enhance the cookies' softness and chewiness.
Baking Basics:
Mixing Technique: Use a large spoon or spatula to gently combine the flour with the egg-butter-sugar mixture. Avoid over-mixing for better texture.
Chill the Dough: Chilling for at least 30 minutes prevents spreading and results in thicker, chewier cookies. For best results, you might even chill the dough overnight.
Even Dough Portions: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies, ensuring consistent baking and avoiding over or undercooked batches.
Baking Guidelines: Bake at the recommended temperature for 9-10 minutes. Cookies should be set at the edges but soft in the center. Allow them to rest on the baking tray for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This process ensures they remain soft and chewy.
Customization:
Variations: Experiment with cocoa powder, different chocolate types, nuts, oats, peanut butter, mint, coconut, or unique additions like caramel or M&M candies.
Extra Chocolate Chips: For a visually appealing touch, add more chocolate chips on top of the warm cookies.