Description
Want irresistibly soft cookies that stay fresh longer? This recipe incorporates a secret ingredient to lock in moisture and keep your cookies deliciously chewy.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (secret ingredient!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cornstarch helps create an ultra-soft texture by preventing gluten development.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Slightly underbaking keeps the cookies chewy for days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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