The Medium Chocolate Chip Cookie (Chocolate Chunk version)
The Medium Chocolate Chip Cookie (Chocolate Chunk version)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar. Cream these ingredients together on medium speed until they are well combined, lightened in color, and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, crack the large eggs and add the vanilla extract. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the whisked egg mixture into the creaming butter and sugar mixture. Continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure no unmixed ingredients remain.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In another large bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture in the stand mixer, about 1/3 at a time. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough; stop as soon as no streaks of flour are visible.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Add the chocolate chunks to the cookie dough. Using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, mix until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Using a 1 1/2 to 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Place the baking sheets with cookie dough into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cookie size.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove the baked cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Medium Chocolate Chip Cookie (Chocolate Chunk version)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar. Cream these ingredients together on medium speed until they are well combined, lightened in color, and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, crack the large eggs and add the vanilla extract. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the whisked egg mixture into the creaming butter and sugar mixture. Continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure no unmixed ingredients remain.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In another large bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture in the stand mixer, about 1/3 at a time. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough; stop as soon as no streaks of flour are visible.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Add the chocolate chunks to the cookie dough. Using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, mix until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Using a 1 1/2 to 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Place the baking sheets with cookie dough into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cookie size.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove the baked cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min