Classic Chocolate Bit Cookies (Printable version)
Golden chewy cookies filled with rich chocolate bits and crisp edges perfect for a sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually beat in dry ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Fold in semisweet chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- These cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy centers and crisp edges, giving you the best of both textures every time
- The secret addition of chocolate bits creates little pockets of gooey delight that make each bite unforgettable
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- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies
- Chilling the dough for a couple of hours or overnight thickens the cookies and deepens the flavor dramatically
03 -
- Using room temperature butter is crucial for perfect creaming and texture
- The secret that makes all the difference is gentle folding of the chocolate bits so they don’t break up and melt into a uniform mass