Description
These Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies combine the classic sugar cookie with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips for a delightful treat. Soft and chewy with lightly golden edges, they’re perfect for snack time or dessert gatherings. Optional sprinkles add a fun visual and textural element, making these cookies as festive as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup sprinkles (for added texture and color)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate and build structure.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Scoop Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough portions and roll each into a ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Optional Decoration: Roll each dough ball in sugar or sprinkles if desired, adding an extra touch of sweetness and colorful presentation.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing them as soon as edges are golden.
- Use room temperature butter for better creaming and dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help reduce spreading if desired.
- Substitute chocolate chips with chunks or your favorite type of chocolate for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
