Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 170g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150g (¾ cup) brown sugar
- 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 200g (1 ¼ cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Frosting (Optional):
- 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars – In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla – Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures – Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips – Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute.
- Shape the Dough – Use a large cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them on the baking sheet, 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
- Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Frost (Optional) – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If using frosting, whip the ingredients together until smooth and spread over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes before baking enhances flavor and texture.
- For Thicker Cookies: Stack two cookie dough balls on top of each other before baking.
- For Extra Chewiness: Use more brown sugar than granulated sugar.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Flavor Variations: Add mix-ins like white chocolate chips, sprinkles, peanut butter, or crushed Oreos for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg