Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:04:11 GMT

Step 1

In a small bowl gently mix the flour, salt, and baking soda until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

Step 2

Using the wire whisk attachment of a stand mixer, cream the butter and shortening on high until light and fluffy, 1-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add both sugars and beat on high 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Add eggs and vanilla.

Step 5

Beat until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Switch to the paddle attachment. Add the chocolate chips and mix gently.

Step 7

Add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix

Step 8

Touch test the dough.

Step 9

It should feel slightly sticky, but not much should stick to your finger.

Step 10

If it is very sticky add flour 2T at a time.

Step 11

Using your hands, roll the dough into balls 5 inches tall (5 oz).

Step 12

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet 3 inches apart.

Step 13

Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 14

You can hold the dough up to two days in the refrigerator or up to six months in the freezer.

Step 15

15-20 minutes before baking, position the oven rack to the second highest setting.

Step 16

Preheat the oven to 375

Step 17

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and bake 8-10 minutes.

Step 18

They are ready to come out of the oven when they are domed and puffy, show a few signs of browning and look a bit underdone.

Step 19

Leave the cookies on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes.

Step 20

Perfectly done - domed, puffy, show a few signs of browning, look a bit underdone but are not shiny on the top, hold together during transfer

Step 21

if they cook faster than 8 minutes, the oven is too hot or the cookies are too small. if they take longer than 10 minutes the oven is too cold or the cookies are too big.

Step 22

It is important to wait 2 minutes before transferring them. they continue to bake from the heat of the sheet without being over-baked in the oven. Also, they will hold together better and be less likely to fall in the middle if you wait.

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