Do you want to bake the softest, chewiest, most delicious chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted? It is a very simple, no fuss recipe that includes one very secret ingredient. I guarantee it will leave your friends and family begging for more! Try it out and let me know what you think!
The SECRET Ingredient is......
It's hard to believe I know, but the secret ingredient for soft, delicious chocolate chip cookies is cornstarch! Yep, that's it.. the good old white stuff that you probably use more to thicken sauces and gravies than to keep your cookies soft. But it works like a charm. Since I started using this recipe, I haven't had a single brittle, crispy cookie. Just soft, ooey, gooey goodness! Here's the recipe and the baking directions. As you will see, there is a secret in the baking and cooling process as well.
My Favourite Cookie Cookbooks
You can never bake too many cookies!
The Great American Cookie Cookbook
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The Ultimate Cookie Cookbook
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The Cookie Lover's Cookbook
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The Colossal Cookie Cookbook
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The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook
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Here's The Recipe
You're going to love these cookies!
This is a very well-loved recipe at my house. I get asked all the time to bake these cookies. They are the perfect dessert for family get-togethers, special occassions, picnics or even to throw in the kids (and my husband's) lunch box! Here's the recipe.3/4 cup margarine or softened unsalted butter
1 cup golden brown sugar
1/4 sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (only if you're using butter)
LOTS of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream margarine and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and blend. Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt (only if you are using butter). Add lots of yummy chocolate chips and stir them in!
Drop by tablespoon onto a greased baking sheet. If you want thick cookies, leave the dough mounded. If you prefer flatter cookies, press the dough gently into a disc.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. It is really important to bake the cookies until the edges are JUST turning brown. If you wait until the cookies are completely brown, they will be crispy!
There is another important step to achieving the ultimate soft, chewy cookie. Once the cookies are removed from the oven, let them cool slightly and then remove them from the baking sheet. If they are left on the baking sheet to cool completely, they continue to cook and will become brittle. It is ideal to let them cool on a wire rack.
Want to change this recipe up a little bit for a fantastic summer treat? Try the recipe below for a scrumptious Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake!!
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Baking In The Summer
Keep cool with this extra special ice cream cake!
This a great treat when the summer heat is stifling! This recipe combines two of everyone's favourite things - cookies and ice cream. You can't go wrong when you sandwich ice cream between two layers of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Here's how to do it:
3/4 cup margarine or unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 Tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tsp. baking soda
1 Tsp. salt (if you are using butter)
LOTS of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Carton of your favourite Ice Cream - I use vanilla, but any flavour would work well.
Preheat oven to 325 and grease two 9-inch cake pans. Cream margarine (or butter), sugars and corn syrup until creamy. Add egg, egg yolk and vanilla and blend. In a seperate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt(if using butter). Add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir until dough comes together. Stir in chocolate chips. Divide dough into two cake pans and bake 20-25 minutes until cookies turn a light brown. Allow to cool completely.
To assemble ice cream cake:
If you have a springform pan, you can use it to assemble the cake for freezing. Line it with plastic wrap with enough of an overhang to wrap the cake after it is assembled.
Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Remove one 9-inch cookie from pan and place it, nice side down, inside the lined springform pan. Spread softened ice cream (you may only need 1/2 the carton or so - use your own judgement) on top of cookie layer. Place 2nd cookie layer on top of ice cream and wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze until ready to serve.
For an added touch, I rolled the cake in miniature chocolate chips before I served it! This dessert was so yummy, I am making it again for my son's upcoming birthday!
3/4 cup margarine or unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 Tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tsp. baking soda
1 Tsp. salt (if you are using butter)
LOTS of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Carton of your favourite Ice Cream - I use vanilla, but any flavour would work well.
Preheat oven to 325 and grease two 9-inch cake pans. Cream margarine (or butter), sugars and corn syrup until creamy. Add egg, egg yolk and vanilla and blend. In a seperate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt(if using butter). Add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir until dough comes together. Stir in chocolate chips. Divide dough into two cake pans and bake 20-25 minutes until cookies turn a light brown. Allow to cool completely.
To assemble ice cream cake:
If you have a springform pan, you can use it to assemble the cake for freezing. Line it with plastic wrap with enough of an overhang to wrap the cake after it is assembled.
Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Remove one 9-inch cookie from pan and place it, nice side down, inside the lined springform pan. Spread softened ice cream (you may only need 1/2 the carton or so - use your own judgement) on top of cookie layer. Place 2nd cookie layer on top of ice cream and wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze until ready to serve.
For an added touch, I rolled the cake in miniature chocolate chips before I served it! This dessert was so yummy, I am making it again for my son's upcoming birthday!
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Hope you enjoy these daily recipes. It is my goal to try and bake at least one new dessert every week. And remember - if it's homemade, there's never any calories!! (Don't we wish)
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- This my ALL-TIME FAVOURITE site on the net. If you are a Mom - this is an amazing site for recipes, advice, support and inspiration. You have to check it out!!!
- Cooking Baking Food & Recipes - joyofbaking.com
- Everyone has heard of the Joy of Baking, right? It is full of classic recipes for every occassion.
- Nestle's Very Best Baking
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- Home Baking Association
- There is nothing like the Art of Home baking. Lots of great recipes here.
- Desserts and Baking at About.com
- Very in depth site with a ton of recipes.
- Baking911.com
- You should certainly be able to find a great recipe here.
- All Recipes - complete resource for recipes, cooking tips and food
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- Epicurious
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- Have you ever been sitting at your favourite restaurant enjoying your dessert and thought..if only my cheesecakes tasted like this?? This site has all kinds of copycat recipes that taste just like restaurant favourites.
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- Cooks.com
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I would love to hear your comments. Oh...and let me know how your cookies turn out.
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MeganCasey
Cookies! Yum. Great lens, too. Posted July 18, 2006 |
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sweety
I have tried your cookies and they are very yummy and chewy.My kids just love them.I can't keep them away from the cookie jar. Posted July 14, 2006 |
