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Claire Saffitz Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
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Claire Saffitz Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Claire Saffitz’s chocolate chip cookie recipe combines a chewy center, crispy edges, and rich chocolate flavor. Her technique emphasizes brown butter for depth, a mix of chocolates for complexity, and resting the dough for enhanced taste. These cookies deliver a perfectly balanced, gourmet experience.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Claire Saffitz Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 200kcal
Author Rakibul

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate optional, for extra richness
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for extra softness

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

  • Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and perfectly when they hit the hot oven.

Step 2: Prepare Your Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cornstarch. Set it aside while you focus on the wet ingredients.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars

  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer (or a whisk, if you’re feeling strong!) to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial because it helps to create the perfect texture in your cookies.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. Keep mixing until everything is fully incorporated.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as that can result in dense cookies.

Step 6: Add Chocolate

  • Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate (if using). This will ensure every bite is packed with delicious chocolatey goodness.

Step 7: Scoop the Dough

  • Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.

Step 8: Bake

  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The center should still be soft and slightly underbaked. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking!

Step 9: Cool and Serve

  • Once out of the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For Claire Saffitz Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, a key tip is to prioritize chilling the dough. This crucial step allows the flavors to develop fully and improves the texture, resulting in cookies with irresistibly chewy centers and perfectly crispy, golden-brown edges.