Heaven’s Own Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Category: Dessert
Rating: ★★★★★ (1 review)
Keywords: Cookies & Brownies, Under 30 Minutes, For Large Groups, Oven
Description:
This delightful recipe yields soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that simply melt in your mouth. With their perfect appearance and indulgent taste, these cookies remain soft and chewy for an extended period, making them ideal for sharing or enjoying all on your own. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just for a treat, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crisco shortening | 1 cup |
| Dark brown sugar | ¾ cup |
| Eggs | ¾ cup (approximately 2 large eggs) |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Cake flour | 2 ⅔ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | ½ teaspoon |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1 ½ cups |
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
| Nutritional Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 143.3 kcal |
| Total Fat | 7.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.6 mg |
| Sodium | 82.3 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 11.2 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 375 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing it to reach the perfect temperature for baking these scrumptious cookies.
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Prepare the Cookie Sheet: Lightly grease a cookie sheet to ensure the cookies do not stick during baking, allowing for easy removal once they are done.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
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Cream the Sugars and Shortening: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the Crisco shortening and dark brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Incorporate the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Follow this by adding the vanilla extract, mixing well until everything is smooth and combined.
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Blend in the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, incorporating it in thirds. Be sure to thoroughly blend each addition before adding more; this will help create a uniform dough.
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Add the Cinnamon: Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon to enhance the flavor of your cookie dough. This will impart a warm spice note that complements the chocolate chips beautifully.
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Mix in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, ensuring each bite is loaded with delicious chocolate.
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Form the Dough Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the dough, rolling them into smooth balls about the size of a ping-pong ball. The smoothness of the balls is crucial, as it impacts the final appearance of the cookies.
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Place on Cookie Sheet: Arrange the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them two inches apart to allow for spreading as they bake.
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Bake the Cookies: Slide the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 9 minutes or until the cookies just begin to turn golden brown at the edges.
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Cool on the Cookie Sheet: Once they are baked to perfection, remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for five minutes. This step is essential as it allows the cookies to set before transferring them.
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Transfer to a Cooling Rack: After they have cooled slightly, carefully transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. It’s best not to stack them while they are still warm, as this could cause them to stick together.
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Enjoy Your Cookies: Once fully cooled, it’s time to indulge! Enjoy these heavenly chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage, and watch them disappear quickly!
This recipe is not only straightforward but also allows for various adaptations, such as incorporating nuts or using different types of chocolate, making it a versatile choice for any cookie lover. Happy baking!
