This easy chocolate chip cookies recipe with cornstarch is a great way to make chewy, moist, and delicious cookies. Cornstarch helps to absorb moisture and prevent the cookies from becoming too dry, and it also helps to give them a slightly chewier texture.
This recipe is perfect for beginners, and it only requires a few simple ingredients. You can have fresh-baked cookies on the table in just about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
FAQ
Cornstarch helps to absorb moisture and prevent the cookies from becoming too dry. It also helps to give them a slightly chewier texture.
You only need a small amount of cornstarch to make a difference in the cookies. recommend using 1/2 cup of cornstarch for every 1 cup of flour.
You should add the cornstarch to the cookie dough after you have creamed together the butter, sugar, and eggs. Stir the cornstarch into the wet ingredients until just combined.
You can store chocolate chip cookies with cornstarch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Cornstarch helps to absorb moisture and prevent the cookies from becoming too dry.
- Cornstarch gives the cookies a slightly chewier texture.
- Cornstarch makes the cookies easier to make.
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and chewy texture in the cookies.
- Don’t overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will result in dry cookies.
Recommendation
highly recommend using cornstarch in your chocolate chip cookies. It will help to make them chewier, moister, and easier to make.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
10-12 minutes
Use a spoon to scoop the cornstarch into a measuring cup. Level the top of the cup with a knife.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Yes, you can use all-purpose flour instead of cornstarch in this recipe. Just be sure to reduce the amount of flour by 1/4 cup and increase the amount of cornstarch by 1/4 cup.
12-14 minutes
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