Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery of pure bliss with these mind-blowing Guittard Akoma Chocolate Chip Cookies! If you've ever dreamed of creating cookies so divine that they'll make your taste buds dance and your family beg for more, you're in the right place. These aren't just ordinary cookies - they're a chocolate lover's ultimate fantasy, packed with rich, premium Guittard Akoma chocolate chips that melt in your mouth and create a symphony of flavor that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups Guittard Akoma chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and prevent flour clumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in the Guittard Akoma chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly soft but set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted. Room temperature butter creates the perfect creamy base for your cookie dough.
- Don't Overmix: Mix your ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense cookies instead of soft, chewy perfection.
- Uniform Size is Key: Use a cookie scoop for consistent cookie sizes, which ensures even baking and professional-looking results.
- Chill Option: For even richer flavor, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking, which helps prevent excessive spreading.
- Watch the Baking Time: Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone. They'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Cool Completely: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to prevent overcooking and maintain that perfect texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
