Description
A comprehensive guide to baking cookies that are moist, chewy, and utterly delicious, focusing on ingredients, mixing techniques, and troubleshooting tips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a chewier texture, use more brown sugar and consider adding a bit of corn syrup or milk.