Bakery style Chocolate chip cookies
Ingredients:
Dry ingredients – all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Butter – you need unsalted butter that is softened.
Sugars – granulated white sugar and brown sugar.
Egg and Vanilla Extract
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons), softened
2/3 cup brown sugar packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set this mixture aside.
Cream the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add in the flour mixture and mix well. Fold in all of the chocolate chips.
Form the dough into six equally sized round dough balls. We did this with a round measuring cup to make it extra easy.
Place the dough balls on a parchment paper lined (or silicone mats) cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for two hours.
Cook at 400* for 15-18 minutes cooking times vary. Move cookies to wire rack to cool!!🤪😍 ENJOY!!!
To elevate your chocolate chip cookie baking experience, consider some additional tips that professional bakeries use to achieve that perfect bakery style texture and flavor. First, chilling the dough for at least two hours, as described in the recipe, allows the fats to solidify which helps prevent excessive spreading during baking and contributes to a chewier center. Using a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar balances moisture and sweetness. Brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel undertone thanks to its molasses content, while granulated sugar contributes to a crisper edge. The precise ratio in this recipe supports a soft yet slightly crunchy texture reminiscent of high-quality bakery cookies. Incorporating both baking powder and baking soda helps the cookies rise optimally and develop a light, tender crumb. Baking soda alone can encourage spreading, while baking powder adds a bit of lift, so using both creates a balanced texture. For even baking, measure your dough using a scoop or measuring cup to make uniform cookie sizes that bake evenly. This recipe suggests six balls, but for larger or smaller cookies, adjust baking time accordingly. When baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, keep a close eye as oven heat can vary; start checking cookies at 15 minutes. The cookies should be golden brown at the edges but still soft in the middle as they will firm up upon cooling on a wire rack. If you want to enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder or a dash of cinnamon to the dry ingredients or swapping some semi-sweet chocolate chips for chunks of dark chocolate or nuts for added texture. Finally, using parchment paper or silicone baking mats not only prevents sticking but also promotes even baking by providing a consistent insulating surface. By following these guidelines along with the detailed ingredient list and steps provided, you can replicate bakery-quality chocolate chip cookies at home that are soft, rich, and full of chocolatey goodness, perfect for any occasion.
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