Description
Delight in the classic Ritz Carlton Chocolate Chip Cookies, known for their perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, loaded with rich chocolate chips, and a buttery, sweet flavor that makes them irresistible. These cookies are simple to prepare and bake, making them a perfect treat for gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1 lb cold butter (4 sticks)
- 3 cups light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp baking powder
Add-ins
- 3¼ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature by the time your dough is ready.
- Beat Butter: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cold butter until it is soft and creamy, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the softened butter and mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until a consistent dough forms. Then fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Divide the dough into 36 equal balls for evenly sized cookies. Place them on a tray and refrigerate for one hour to help the dough firm up and improve texture during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Line baking sheets with parchment paper and place the chilled cookie dough balls spaced apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure the butter is cold before beating but softened enough to cream smoothly.
- Chilling the dough is essential for preventing excessive spreading and achieving the classic chewy texture.
- You can substitute semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips according to your preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
