American Cookies: The Perfect Recipe
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Recipe Overview
Overview
These American Cookies are a classic favorite, combining the sweetness of granulated and cane sugar with the richness of butter. The addition of chocolate chips makes them irresistible, and the recipe is straightforward enough for bakers of all levels. One of the key steps is to ensure the butter is soft, which allows for easy mixing and a smooth dough.
After mixing the sugars and butter, the dough comes together with the addition of an egg and a pinch of salt. It’s interesting to note that yeast is included in this recipe, which is not typical for American cookies. This unique twist might surprise some, but it contributes to a delightful texture.
Once the dough is mixed, chilling it for half an hour is crucial. This step helps the cookies hold their shape during baking, preventing them from spreading too much. Shaping the cookies into slightly lumpy balls adds a rustic charm that makes them even more appealing.
Baking at a moderate temperature ensures that the cookies come out perfectly golden and delicious. Whether enjoyed on their own or dunked in milk, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a comforting treat at home.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Mix granulated sugar and cane sugar together in a bowl.
Add the seeds from a vanilla bean to the sugar mixture.
Add soft butter to the bowl.
Tip: Let the butter sit at room temperature or heat it in the microwave for softness.
Mix the butter and sugars vigorously with a whisk.
Add an egg to the mixture and continue stirring.
Pour yeast onto the flour.
Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl.
Fold the mixture together with a spatula without overworking it.
Tip: Avoid overworking the dough to prevent gluten formation, which can make cookies less crumbly.
Add a pinch of salt and mix one last time.
Add lots of chocolate chips to the dough.
Mix the chocolate chips into the dough.
Let the dough firm up in the fridge for half an hour.
Start shaping the cookies.
Use an ice cream scooper to shape the cookies.
Use hands to form the dough into small balls.
Tip: Form the dough into small balls without compacting them too much for a rustic appearance.
Arrange the dough balls on a tray, spaced well apart.
Tip: Space the dough balls well on the tray to allow for spreading while baking.
Bake the cookies in a static oven at 165° for 25 to 30 minutes.
Enjoy the cookies alone or dunked in milk.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Oil
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
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Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using soft butter helps create a smooth dough for the cookies.
- •Chilling the dough for half an hour helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- •Adding a pinch of salt enhances the sweetness of the cookies.
- •Yeast is an unusual ingredient in cookies, often used in pastries instead.
