Pandan White Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, aromatic cookies featuring fragrant pandan and creamy white chocolate chips for a unique Southeast Asian-inspired dessert.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/4 cup pandan extract
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pandan extract and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the white chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies taste like something familiar yet entirely new, like discovering your favorite childhood treat got a glamorous makeover
  • The pandan fragrance alone makes people stop and ask what you are baking, and then the flavor keeps them coming back for more
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here, and those centers should still look slightly soft when you pull them from the oven because they continue cooking on the hot pan
  • Pandan extract strength varies wildly between brands, so start with the recommended amount and adjust based on how fragrant your batter smells
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky, and you will get thicker cookies with better texture
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning, especially if your oven has hot spots like mine does

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