Description
Crisp edges and gooey centers define NYC Style Chocolate Chip Cookies, a classic New York treat that delivers pure bakery magic. Rich butter, premium chocolate, and strategic baking techniques guarantee a delightful cookie experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Fat and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line multiple baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring ample space between cookie placements.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale golden, approximately 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until completely integrated.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop generous rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Slightly flatten each dough mound with the back of a spoon and sprinkle with optional flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container, where they’ll maintain their crisp edges and chewy centers for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, even creaming to create a luxurious cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and develop deeper, richer flavors.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for more intense chocolate bursts and a gourmet cookie experience.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the classic NYC cookie structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg