Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
About this recipe
If you're craving a classic treat, this easy chocolate chip cookie recipe is just what you need. With a crisp outside and a soft, chewy interior, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The secret to their perfect texture? A little cornstarch for that soft chewiness and a chilling step to help them hold their shape while baking.
Ingredient notes
- Cornstarch is optional but recommended for a soft and chewy interior.
- If you're using salted butter, you can skip the added salt.
Tips from Yeast Mode’s video
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies maintain their shape.
- Keep an eye on the baking time; it may vary based on your oven type.
Good to know
- How many cookies does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 18 cookies.
- What is the total time required to make these cookies?
- The total time required to make these cookies is 30 minutes.
- What should I do to ensure my cookies are soft and chewy?
- You can add 8g of cornstarch, which is optional for a soft and chewy interior.
- What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
- You should preheat the oven to 170°C (350°F).
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Yeast Mode: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (350°F).
- 2
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- 3
Add the large egg to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
- 7
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to help it hold its shape when baked.
- 8
Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the centers are soft.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Chilling time is inferred based on common cookie recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Yeast Mode’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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