It’s important to have a few go-to cookie recipes, don’t you think? This is mine for crispy, chewy chocolate chip cookies. They’re made with butter for richness, some whole grain flour because they’re boring otherwise, and less chocolate than many recipes call for. Perhaps that’s heresy, but I really like the cookie part of chocolate chip cookies and sometimes the chocolate takes over.
So what makes a cookie recipe qualify as ‘go-to’ besides exceptional flavor? There’s one essential element that many recipes are missing. Can you guess?
It needs dry ingredient weights. Weighing dry ingredients is the only way I’ve found to have baked goods come out the same every time. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, it’s well worth the $15 to buy one.
What I love about this recipe is that it makes cookies that are crispy and chewy at once: crispy edges, chewy middle.
It also freezes well, as do most cookie doughs. I like to keep a bag full of dough balls in the freezer, ready to bake. That way, I can make only as many as I think we’ll eat that day so we always eat them warm and fresh. It’s a good idea to note the cooking temperature and timing on the outside of the bag- bake 2 minutes longer when frozen.
What is a ‘go to’ recipe of yours? Feel free to leave a link in the comments below.
Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour 120 grams
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 313 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 250 grams
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 250 grams
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 12 ounces/340 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Add butter and sugars to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and add eggs, one at a time, until combined. Scrape down bowl and add vanilla extract; mix until combined. Add dry ingredients in 2 or 3 additions and mix just until combined. Remove bowl from mixer and scrape down sides with a rubber spatula, being sure to incorporate any dry ingredients still in the bottom.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With a 3-tablespoon scoop or 1/4-cup dry measure, scoop out scant 1/4 cup portions of dough and place 12 to 15 cookies on prepared baking sheet (number depending on the size of your sheet), leaving an inch or more of space on all sides of each cookie (cookies will spread during baking).
- Bake until golden around the edges and slightly pale in the middle, 12-14 minutes, rotating pan halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove pan from oven and cool on wire rack 10 minutes before transferring cookies to cooling rack with a spatula. Repeat with remaining dough.
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
April 30, 2015 at 8:18 pmI’ve had a major cookie craving for days now and I think I’m might just cave and make a batch tonight. You’re recipe looks so good!
Marissa says
May 2, 2015 at 9:27 amThank you, Kristen!
Jennifer Farley says
April 6, 2015 at 2:24 pmI am a firm believer that one can never have too many chocolate chip cookie recipes!
Marissa says
April 6, 2015 at 2:55 pmI completely agree, Jennifer!
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
April 6, 2015 at 1:46 pmHi Marissa! I tried these on Sunday and they really were crispy and chewy!! Wow, I was SO happy with the outcome, thank you! (I didn’t even add more choc chips 😉 ) What’s even more great is that I used Australia measurements which are slightly different to US and they STILL came out perfect. Some cookies don’t work at all 🙂
Marissa says
April 6, 2015 at 1:53 pmThat is awesome, Nagi!! I really appreciate you letting me know and I’m so glad that you were happy with how they turned out!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
April 4, 2015 at 4:40 amI love your keep in the freezer tip with cooking times on the bag, Marissa! Really great idea.
I will pin this recipe for later. I’ve never made any cookies before (I know, sacrilege). Really should change that and this looks like a tried-and-tested recipe contender!
Marissa says
April 4, 2015 at 9:59 amNiver made cookies!? You’ve got to remedy that, Helen. 😉 xo
Dorothy Dunton says
April 3, 2015 at 1:41 pmHi Marissa! I get cravings for chocolate chip cookies! I like using mini chocolate chips because they distribute more evenly in the cookie dough (also true for muffins and cakes).
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 1:52 pmHi Dorothy – thanks for the tip! 🙂
Kevin | keviniscooking says
April 3, 2015 at 10:23 amLove trying new chocolate chip recipes and the whole wheat aspect has me wanting to try this this weekend and I think 2 cups of the delicious chocolate chips is perfect. I have a scale and definitely use it when baking. I found cooking allows for a wide range of edits, but baking is definitely a science and for consistency sake, weighing the dry ingredients does just that. Have a great weekend Marissa!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 1:51 pmWell said, Kevin! You have a great weekend too! 🙂
Grace says
April 3, 2015 at 8:44 amSuch a lovely and classic cookie – these look absolutely perfect! Your styling is gorgeous, especially the shot with the big bowl of cookie dough, I’m such a sucker for cookie dough. Love the crispy and chewy factor! I will have to give them a try!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:43 amThank you, Grace!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
April 3, 2015 at 5:20 amChocolate chippers are my all time favorite…and we go back as far as I can remember, lol! It’s the first thing I remember making with my mom as a kid.
I’m always looking for a new spin on this classic, and this one looks perfect. And I confess, I also like the cookie part not to be overwhelmed by the chocolate! 🙂
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:46 amThey really are the most nostalgic cookie!
Joanne says
April 3, 2015 at 5:10 amI just baked the coconut cream pie from Dahlia Bakery!! Now i must scour the cookbook for these cookies – YUM.
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:46 amThat pie you made is gorgeous, Joanne!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
April 2, 2015 at 2:23 pmThese look like chocolate chip cookie perfection to me- I’m all about crispy edges and a chewy middle! My food scale is definitely one of my most essential kitchen tools 🙂
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:47 amThanks, Sonali!
Oana says
April 2, 2015 at 9:14 amI’m in if they’re crisp and chewy at the same time. They look brilliant!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:47 amThank you, Oana!
hipfoodiemom says
April 2, 2015 at 8:49 amMarissa, I have a kitchen scale but I rarely use it!!! I need to! LOVE these cookies!!!! crispy, chewy chocolate chip cookies all the way!!! yummmm!!!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:47 amThanks, Alice! 🙂
Kathleen | HapaNom says
April 2, 2015 at 7:29 amOoo… crispy and chewy is the BEST cookie! Love that last photo of you breaking it open – you really captured that crispy/chewy goodness 🙂
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:48 amThanks Kathleen – I love to eat the middle first. 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
April 2, 2015 at 5:14 amCrispy AND chewy?? I’d stand in line for this. It reminds me of a macaron only chocolate chippy. 🙂
Perfection on a plate, I reckon.
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:48 amhaha! Thanks, Maureen!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
April 1, 2015 at 10:01 pmThese look like the absolute perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie for me Marissa! I love them when the chocolates don’t take over too – and your photos are beautiful! p.s. pinned!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:48 amThanks, Kristi!
Mira says
April 1, 2015 at 8:35 pmLove all sorts of cookies! Need to try this recipe for crispy chewy asap! They look awesome!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:48 amMe too, Mira! Thanks!
Trish @ Well Worn Fork says
April 1, 2015 at 5:17 pmYes! I completely agree with you! I’m always explaining the different between weight and volume to people by using the example of 1 pound of feathers and 1 pound of bricks weighing the same, but not taking up the same about of space.
And these cookies look super delicious!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:49 amGreat example! Thanks, Trish. 🙂
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
April 1, 2015 at 3:44 pmOoh now this is a nice combo of texture Marissa! I love that pic with you splitting the cookie open-serious yums there! 😀
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:53 amThanks, Lorraine! And you crack me up – ‘serious yums’. 🙂
shashi at runninsrilankan says
April 1, 2015 at 11:56 amI don’t discriminate between cookies, but I am totally intrigued by your crispy, chewy ones! Only one way for me to be less intrigued – and with that said, I will be checking my mailbox, Marissa 🙂
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:50 amPM me your address, Shashi and I’ll see what I can do. 😉
Eileen says
April 1, 2015 at 8:29 amYes to cookies! My go-tos are a basic molasses crinkle — so good — but you have to love classic chocolate chip too. I’ve never baked by weight yet, although there are certainly enough pro-weighing arguments out there. Maybe I should give it a try!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:50 amYum! I love molasses crinkle cookies…recipe? 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
April 1, 2015 at 5:14 amI know exactly what you mean about the scale, and you are inspiring me to be better about getting mine out and using it! It’s so important in baking – it can make all the difference between good and “I HAVE TO HAVE ANOTHER COOKIE!” And those cookies look scrumptious.
As for a go-to recipe – mine is homemade ricotta cheese, which takes 10 minutes and 3 easy ingredients and is so good that I will never buy store-bought again. These days I am slathering it on toast and topping it with roasted asparagus – best lunch ever! 🙂 Here’s the link: http://www.framedcooks.com/2011/08/how-to-make-fresh-ricotta.html
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:51 amI agree – homemade ricotta is so much better than what you can buy. That toast sounds amazing!
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
March 31, 2015 at 5:36 pmCrispy chewy? You have me curious. I haven’t tried crispy chewy before, I only have a crispy OR soft baked recipe! Interesting….I’m going to try this tomorrow! (My oven is tied up for 3 hours today, I can’t bear to make anything else!)
AND you know…I never thought to freeze balls and cook from frozen! I know the US is cookie dough mad, not so much in Australia. I don’t know anyone who freezes cookie dough. I’m going to try it!
Happy Easter Marissa!
Marissa says
April 3, 2015 at 9:51 amIf you try them, I’d love to hear what you think, Nagi! Happy Easter!