Oh My, Chocolate Chip Cookies

OPTIONAL: PREP IN ADVANCE TO CHILL 

We have also just baked them right away when we are not patient and they will still be good. 

Recipe Found Here

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g) 

¾ teaspoon baking soda 

¾ teaspoon salt 

1 cup unsalted butter softened (227g) 

¾ cup light brown sugar (165g) 

¾ cup granulated sugar (150g) 

1 large egg 

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 

1½ cups chocolate chips or chunks or chopped bars (270g) 

flaked salt optional 

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. 

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugars. Beat on medium-low speed until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 

Add egg and vanilla. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl. 

With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture. Beat just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. 

Using a 1½ Tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough into balls (35g-40g) and place on a small sheet pan or tray lined with wax or parchment paper. Freeze dough balls for 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours. (The longer chill will result in a deeper flavored, chewier cookie, but both are delicious!) 

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. 

Press on any extra chocolate chips and then bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. (For best results, bake one sheet at a time.) Immediately sprinkle cookies with flaked salt, if desired. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Finish cooling on a wire rack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

NOTES from the Author 

• Using a cooking scoop ensures that all the cookies are the same size so that they bake evenly. It’s a worthwhile purchase if you love making cookies. 

• Avoid over-mixing the cookie dough as it can lead to flat cookies. I stir in the chocolate chips to avoid accidentally over-mixing.

• Make sure your light brown sugar is soft and moist. If your brown sugar has hardened, not to worry! I wrote a detailed post on how to soften brown sugar. 

• Make sure to line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. A lined pan helps the cookies bake more evenly. Also, if you add the cookie dough directly onto a sheet pan, they’ll stick, and the bottoms will be more brown. 

• Don’t skip chilling the dough. Chilling the dough will prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven while baking.