Description
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, but not hot)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (tightly packed, fresh/soft sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cake flour
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate preferred)
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Let it cool for about 5 minutes to avoid melting the sugar.
- Whisk or use an electric hand mixer to mix in the brown sugar until fully combined. Add the egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisking until smooth. Add the properly measured cake flour and all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined. The dough will be thick but not dry. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to divide the dough evenly into 5 large dough balls. Place on a parchment-lined pan and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat.
- Place 3 dough balls on the pan spaced well apart. Bake for 13-20 minutes, erring on the side of underbaking for soft, chewy cookies. The tops should look set, not wet.
- Remove cookies and quickly press the edges inward using a metal spatula. If desired, press additional chocolate chips or walnuts onto the tops.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- If desired, sprinkle a few flakes of salt on top while the chocolate is soft.
Notes
- Note 1: Cake flour will yield a softer texture.
- Note 2: Walnuts can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg