Ingredients
- 1¼ cups flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup cold butter
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 10–11 oz)
- Optional: ¼ cup walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda.
- In a larger bowl, mix cold butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 6–7 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, use more brown sugar and chill the dough before baking. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for varied flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.
