Bakery Style Cookies (6 Flavors!)

• porce: 8 servings
• aktivní čas: 16 minutes
• celkový čas: 30 minutes

Ingredience

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup cake flour

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

WALNUT CHOC CHIP ADD-ins

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts

COWBOY COOKIE ADD-ins

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup quick oats

3/4 cup chopped pecans

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

OATMEAL RAISIN ADD-ins

1 1/2 cups quick oats

2 cups raisins

DARK CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CHUNK ADD-ins

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups dark chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)

DARK CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER ADD-ins

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups peanut butter baking chips

Pokyny

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. The mixture should be pale and fluffy and visibly lighter in color.

Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.

Add 1 cup cake flour, 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

If using mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit), fold them in by hand using a rubber spatula or large spoon until evenly distributed.

Divide the dough into 8–10 equal portions for large cookies (5-6 ounces each). Roll each portion into a ball with your hands and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 3 inches apart (4 per baking sheet).

Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and edges are set.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes before serving warm. Alternatively, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Poznámky

Notes

For a chocolate cookie dough base, reduce flour to 1 1/2 cups and add in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

For smaller cookies portion into 24 equal-sized dough balls, about 2 ounces each. Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes.

If you don’t have cake flour, replace it with an equal amount of all-purpose flour. The texture will still be delicious, just slightly less tender.

For extra tall cookies, chill or freeze the dough balls before baking to reduce spreading and achieve chunky, bakery-style cookies.

Freezing Dough Balls: Freeze pre-portioned dough balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake directly from frozen at 400°F, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.

The Science Behind High Heat

These cookies are baked at 400°F (200°C), which is higher than the typical temperature for cookies. Baking at a high heat causes the butter in the dough to melt quickly, spreading the cookies slightly while setting the edges fast enough to create that golden, slightly crisp exterior. The high temperature shortens the baking time which helps the centers stay soft and chewy.

Extra Thick Cookies

Want to achieve those ultra-thick, bakery-style cookies? Chilling or freezing the dough balls for 20 minutes before baking is the trick. Cooling the dough slows down spreading during baking, resulting in cookies that stay tall and chunky. For the thickest cookies, bake them straight from the freezer—you won’t regret it!

Smaller Cookies

This recipe is designed to make 12 large cookies. For the classic oversized bakery feel, divide the dough into portions weighing 5–6 ounces each using a kitchen scale.

If you prefer smaller cookies, the dough can be divided into 24 portions, around 2 ounces each, or use a 2-ounce cookie scoop. Bake these smaller cookies at 400°F (205°C) for approximately 8 minutes for perfectly sized treats.

Výživové údaje

• Velikost porce: 1 large cookie
• Kalorie: 504 kcal
• Celkový tuk: 25 g
• Nasycený tuk: 15 g
• Nenasycený tuk: 7 g
• Trans mastné kyseliny: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 102 mg
• Sodík: 308 mg
• Celkový obsah sacharidů: 65 g
• Vláknina: 1 g
• Celkové cukry: 33 g
• Bílkoviny: 6 g