Sandy cookies with chocolate chunks are a delightful treat with a perfect combination of crisp edges and chewy centers, studded with rich chunks of chocolate. Here's a simple recipe for these delicious cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fold in Chocolate Chunks:
- Stir in the chocolate chunks or chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
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Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For extra sandy texture, you can use a mix of white and brown sugars.
- For a unique twist, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the best texture in your cookies.
Enjoy your sandy cookies with chocolate chunks—they’re perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
