A Classic with a Luxurious Twist
When it comes to desserts, few can rival the comfort of a warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie. This Perfect Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe takes the classic to the next level with the addition of cornstarch, heavy cream, and brown sugar for a soft, tender texture and enhanced flavor. The result? A cookie that’s perfectly chewy, richly flavored, and irresistibly indulgent.
Whether you’re baking for a crowd, satisfying a craving, or treating yourself to a little homemade comfort, these cookies are bound to impress.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and chewy texture: Cornstarch and heavy cream ensure a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
- Rich and flavorful: Brown sugar and butter create a deep, caramelized flavor.
- Quick and easy: A simple recipe that yields bakery-quality results.
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins or toppings for a unique twist.
What Ingredients You’ll Need
- All-purpose flour (for structure)
- Cornstarch (for softness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture)
- Baking soda (to help the cookies rise)
- Salt (to balance the sweetness)
- Butter (softened, for richness)
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar (for sweetness and chewiness)
- Vanilla extract (to enhance the flavor)
- Heavy cream (for extra moisture and a tender crumb)
- Eggs (to bind the dough)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (for gooey chocolate pockets)
Optional additions: Chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flair.
How to Make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Melt the butter :
- Place the softened butter into a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt the butter, but not completely. You don’t want it hot; melt enough to see part of the stick.
Mix the wet ingredients:
- Add to the melted butter, the brown, and granulated sugar mix until blended. Then, the eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream mix until thoroughly combined.
Combine the dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour and mix until combined; don’t over-mix.
Add the chocolate chips:
- Gently fold the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. I use a combination of regular-size dark and semi-sweet chocolate and mini-chocolate chips.
Scoop and bake:
- Scoop portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. I prefer to use two tablespoons instead of a scoop; it is how I have always done it. To me, it is quicker.
- For those picture-perfect cookies, once you have the dough in the baking sheets, press additional chocolate chips on top of the cookies.
Cool and enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm for the ultimate experience.
Pro Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use Room-Temperature Ingredients:
- Softened butter and room-temperature eggs mix more efficiently for a smoother dough.
- Don’t Overmix the Dough:
- Mix just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill for Better Results:
- Chilling the dough melds the flavors and helps the cookies bake thicker and more evenly.
- Slightly Underbake for Softness:
- Remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are set, but the centers look slightly underdone. They’ll continue to set as they cool.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt on Top:
- A pinch of flaky sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a sophisticated touch.
Storage Information
- At room temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- In the refrigerator: Keep the dough chilled for up to 3 days to bake fresh cookies as needed.
- In the freezer: Freeze cookie dough portions in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.
A Classic Made Even Better
These Perfect Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies with cornstarch, heavy cream, and brown sugar are a decadent twist on the timeless classic. They’re guaranteed to delight if you enjoy them fresh out of the oven, dipped in milk, or packed as a sweet treat.
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Pefect Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate classic treat, made even better with a rich, buttery flavor and a soft, chewy texture. These cookies are as delicious as they are easy to make, enhanced with cornstarch for tenderness, brown sugar for depth, and a touch of heavy cream for extra moisture. Whether fresh from the oven or enjoyed later, they’re a timeless favorite for every occasion!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375º degrees Fahrenheit. (For a cookie with lighter edges, bake at 350º degrees for 10 minutes.) Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicone mats.
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Add the flour (Measure it carefully! Do not pack it into the cup), cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined. Set aside
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Melt the butter in a large bowl. Don't get it super hot and boiling. Just melt it mostly, and then stir until any leftover butter chunks melt in.
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Add the brown and granulated sugar and mix well until they are incorporated into the butter and the mixture is smooth and even.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix again.
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Gradually add the flour mixture that you combined earlier a little at a time.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Scoop cookies with a 1 1/4" cookie scoop, or drop them using tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets. The dough balls will be about the size of golf balls. The cookies will spread slightly, so don't pack them too close.
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Press the extra semi-sweet chocolate chips on the tops of the cookies. This gives them a pretty look. (I don't recommend using dark chocolate chips for this because they melt too quickly).
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Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are set. The browner the cookies are, the crispier they will be. We let them get just barely browned on the edges.
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Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sea salt right as they come out of the oven. This is optional.
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Cool for a few minutes on the pan before transferring to a cooling rack. Be sure to save yourself a few before you give them to the rest of the family. Enjoy.
