Introduction
Welcome to our delightful Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, a timeless classic that brings comfort and joy with every bite. This easy-to-follow guide will lead you through the steps of creating perfect cookies that are both soft in the center and crisp around the edges.
Tips for this recipe
To ensure your chocolate chip cookies turn out just right, remember to cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it helps incorporate air into the dough, yielding a softer texture. Additionally, be mindful not to overmix once the dry ingredients are added; this will prevent tough cookies.
Why you will love this recipe
The allure of Chocolate Chip Cookies is in their simplicity and versatility. They’re a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion from family gatherings to casual get-togethers. Their rich flavor and gooey chocolate pockets make them an irresistible treat that will leave you coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Adviced equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Silicone Baking Mat
- Cookie Sheet (Silpat-lined)
- Digital Kitchen Scale
- Silicone Ice Cream Scooper or Disher
- Cookie Cutter for shaping
- Food Processor with Piece-by-Piece Slicing Blade (for ingredient prep if needed)
- Double Boiler (Bain Marie, optional but recommended for melting chocolate)
- Spatula (for mixing and transferring dough)
History of the recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookies have a storied history, closely tied to American culinary tradition. The creation is credited to Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1930 when she unintentionally added chunks of Nestlé’s semisweet chocolate into her cookie dough due to the lack of available baker’s chocolate, resulting in what we now know as a classic recipe. The cookies gained immense popularity, and this simple yet delightful concoction soon became an American staple.
Fun facts about this recipe
Did you know that the original Chocolate Chip Cookies were not called such by Ruth Wakefield? They were simply referred to as “Cookies with Chips” until Nestlé’s advertising campaign branded them as Chocolate Chip Cookies. Additionally, variations of this recipe have evolved over time, incorporating different types of chocolate and even unique additions like oats or nuts.
