Classic chocolate chip cookies

Votes: 1

Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 20 cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any occasion. This detailed step-by-step recipe is a must-have. Dark chocolate chips infuse these cookies with a rich flavor. Another key ingredient is brown sugar, and its ratio to granulated sugar is crucial not only for the flavor but also for the texture. Dark brown sugar gives the cookies crispy edges and a pleasant caramel flavor, while white sugar keeps them soft inside. For a more festive look, dust them with powdered sugar.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 tbsp. + 6 tbsp. unbleached premium flour
0.5 tsp fine salt
0.5 tsp of soda
0.5 cups unsalted butter (110 g), room temperature
0.5 cups tightly packed dark brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 tsp natural vanilla extract
170 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
Powdered sugar, for decoration

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 175°C. Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Prepare all ingredients.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then the vanilla extract. Gradually fold in the flour mixture.

Add chopped chocolate.

Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into balls with your hands. Place the balls on baking sheets, spacing them 5 cm apart.

Lightly smooth the dough with your fingertips.

Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. If baking 2 sheets at a time, rotate them halfway through baking. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar.