Are you craving a warm, gooey chocolate cookie but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Then you've come to the right place! This recipe for chocolate cookies with white chips is incredibly easy, requires minimal ingredients, and delivers maximum deliciousness. Perfect for a quick after-school treat, a family movie night, or even a sophisticated dessert – these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit with everyone. Let's get baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Cream Together: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. A stand mixer works great for this, but a hand mixer will do just fine.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in both the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Keep a close eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Cookies:
- Softened Butter is Key: Make sure your butter is truly softened. This ensures that it creams properly with the sugars, resulting in a light and airy cookie.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, leading to tough cookies. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking. This also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Experiment with Chocolate: Feel free to substitute your favorite type of chocolate chips, or add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or other mix-ins.
Variations:
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add ½ cup of creamy peanut butter to the wet ingredients.
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add a drizzle of salted caramel sauce to the baked cookies once they have cooled slightly.
- Mini Chocolate Cookies: Use a smaller cookie scoop to make bite-sized cookies.
Nutritional Information (per cookie, approximate):
- Calories: Around 150-200 (depending on size and ingredients)
These delicious chocolate cookies with white chips are a perfect example of easy recipes that deliver big on flavor. They’re a wonderful addition to your repertoire of homemade cooking, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy baking and even more, enjoy eating!