Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Less Sugar Sallys Baking Addiction from sallysbakingaddiction.com
Introduction
Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie? Soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chunks of chocolate, it's the ultimate comfort food. In this recipe, we'll be showing you how to make the perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie. This recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's get baking!
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon of baking soda - 1 teaspoon of salt - 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened) - 3/4 cup of white sugar - 3/4 cup of brown sugar (packed) - 2 large eggs - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract - 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that your cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly golden brown.
Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together until they're well mixed.
Step 3: Cream the butter and sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add the eggs and vanilla extract
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, or your cookies will be tough.
Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips
Fold in the chocolate chips until they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Chill the dough
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape while baking and prevent them from spreading too much.
Step 8: Scoop the dough
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Step 9: Bake the cookies
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still be slightly soft. Remember that the cookies will continue to bake on the hot baking sheet for a few minutes after you take them out of the oven.
Step 10: Let the cookies cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Here's a breakdown of the nutrition information for one cookie: - Calories: 145 - Fat: 7.2g - Saturated Fat: 4.3g - Cholesterol: 20mg - Sodium: 107mg - Carbohydrates: 19.2g - Fiber: 0.7g - Sugars: 12.8g - Protein: 1.7g
Conclusion
There you have it, the perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. They're perfect for any occasion, from a simple afternoon snack to a holiday party. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try, and let us know how it turned out in the comments below. Happy baking!