Description
This ultimate guide to perfect baking focuses on creating delightful cookies using 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour as the base. Designed for both novice and experienced bakers, it walks you through each step to achieve cookies that boast the perfect balance of chewiness and crispness.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps control spreading and enhances flavor.
- Substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes chilling
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg