Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic indulgence that never grows old. Appealing to kids of all ages, these beauties are loaded with chocolate chips and a special ingredient that results in a cookie with crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. Serve them warm with a tall glass of milk for the ultimate gooey cookie treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salted or unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, plus 1/2 cup divided
Instructions
- Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream together butter, granulated and brown sugar with vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until light beige in color, around 2 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop and scrape the side of bowl, periodically.
- Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add sifted dry ingredients until fully combined. After all is added beat for 30-60 seconds.
- Mix in chocolate chips by hand. Place into an airtight container and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
- Use a 2 oz ice cream or cookie scoop to divide the dough. Place at least 2 inches apart on pan. Press additional chocolate chips from extra 1/2 cup chips, into dough mounds.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on pan for 5 minutes then remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container enjoy .