Gideons Bakehouse Cookies
Irresistibly chewy cookies packed with rich, melty chocolate chips, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and creating memories.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (sifted) The foundation of your cookies, providing a tender and fluffy texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Key for creating that perfect rise.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Amplifies all the other flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Contributes to the delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed) Adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar Balances the depth of brown sugar.
- 2 large eggs (room temperature) Essential for binding the ingredients.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Elevates the flavors with aroma.
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Bringing joy in every bite.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until no flour streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened at room temperature. Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies. Allow cookies to cool slightly to prevent breakage.