Snowy Day Cinnamon Chocolate Chip (Print Version)
Soft, spiced chocolate chip cookies combining warming cinnamon with classic chocolate. A comforting treat ideal for chilly days.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, fine sea salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, typically about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually incorporate the prepared dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips. If desired, also fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
07 - Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers appear just set.
09 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You'll adore how quickly these come together, leaving your kitchen smelling like a warm hug in no time.
- These cookies secretly possess the power to make any chilly day feel infinitely cozier, thanks to that delightful cinnamon whisper.
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- Never, ever overmix your dough after adding the flour; it's the quickest way to tough cookies, and we want soft, tender ones.
- Using good quality butter and real vanilla extract truly makes a noticeable difference in the final taste and texture of these delightful treats.
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- For beautifully round cookies, give your warm baking sheets a gentle tap on the counter right after they come out of the oven; it helps deflate them slightly.
- If your butter isn't perfectly softened, you can grate it with a box grater for quicker incorporation, but avoid melting it entirely.