- Why did they spread too much?
- The butter was too warm when mixing, or you didn't chill the dough.
- Why are they rock hard?
- Overbaked. Take them out when the center still looks slightly underdone – they will firm up on the hot baking sheet.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
The secret to the perfect chocolate chip cookie lies in the emulsion of butter and sugar. As the butter melts in the oven, the dough spreads, caramelizing the edges into a crisp ring while keeping the center soft and chewy. Molten chocolate chunks make every bite an experience.
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1/2
cup
Melted Butter (lukewarm)
3/4
cup
Sugar
2
large
Eggs
1
tsp
Baking Powder
1/2
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
cup
Dark Chocolate Chips or Chunks
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Equipment Needed
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Whisk or Hand Mixer
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla until frothy, then drizzle in the butter.
Tip: Sugar crystals help aerate the eggs, creating a lighter texture.
2
✓
Fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate.
Tip: Do not overmix once flour is added, or the dough will become tough (gluten development).
3
✓
Scoop mounds onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Tip: Heat causes the butter to melt and the dough to spread.
4
✓
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes.
Tip: Edges should be golden brown, centers pale.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter (lukewarm)
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips or Chunks