Neighbor Judy’s Perfectly Puffy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tired of flat, spread-out chocolate chip cookies? Try this tried-and-true recipe from my neighbor Judy, whose cookies always come out deliciously puffy and perfectly golden. With no white sugar and a rich, buttery flavor, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser every time!
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape Cookies: Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Adjust the size to your preference for smaller or larger cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the tops are just lightly golden brown. The cookies may look slightly underdone, but that’s the secret to their puffiness!
- Cool: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to finish cooking, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success
- Using only brown sugar gives these cookies a rich, caramel-like flavor and helps with the chewiness.
- Avoid overbaking to keep that perfect puffy texture.
- For extra flavor, try chilling the dough for 20-30 minutes before baking to enhance the puffiness and prevent spreading.
Enjoy these delightful cookies with a glass of milk or share them with friends—they’re sure to be a hit!
