Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies
12 servings
30 minutes
Vanilla cookies with chocolate chips are the true embodiment of coziness and home warmth. Their roots trace back to American culinary traditions, where baking cookies became a symbol of family gatherings and festive moments. The delicate dough with a vanilla aroma blends smoothly with rich dark chocolate chunks, creating a harmony of flavors—sweet with a hint of bitterness. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they pair perfectly with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or warm milk. These cookies not only delight the taste but also evoke childhood memories when the scent of vanilla filled the kitchen and chocolate pieces melted in hands. The simplicity of preparation makes them an excellent choice for both experienced bakers and beginners wanting to dive into the world of sweet pleasures.
1
Sift the flour into a bowl, add the baking powder and salt.
- Wheat flour: 180 g
- Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
2
Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a paddle mixer on high speed. Switch to low speed and slowly add the eggs. Pour in the vanilla extract. Turn off the mixer.
- Butter: 115 g
- Sugar: 75 g
- Brown sugar: 75 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Using a spatula with a rubber tip, pour the flour into the mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Wheat flour: 180 g
4
Add chocolate chips to the dough. On a lightly floured surface, shape into a log (25x5 cm) and wrap in plastic wrap. Leave in the refrigerator for at least two hours until the dough is firm.
- Dark chocolate 70%: 170 g
5
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Line two baking sheets with non-stick parchment paper.
6
Cut the chilled dough into 20 pieces and place them on baking sheets slightly apart from each other. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the sheet, then transfer to an airtight jar.