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Classic Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies from King Arthur Cookie Companion
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Classic Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies should turn out crunchy. To enhance the texture, add some nuts.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Chip, Crunchy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 48 cookies
Author Anna
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter unsalted, room temp (114 grams)
  • ½ cup shortening regular or butter flavored (96 grams)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar VERY firmly packed (230 grams)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider or white vinegar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour all purpose (240-260 grams)
  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter, shortening and both sugars with an electric mixer. Beat in vanilla, salt and vinegar.
  • Beat in egg, scraping sides of bowl and mixing well, then add baking soda and beat so that it is well distributed. Stir in the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls or small cookie scoopfuls onto the baking sheets. Bake for 10-14 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for a couple of minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.