Simple Seasonal

Healthy Seasonal Recipes Inspired by Your Local Farm and CSA

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Recipes
  • How-To
  • Farm to Table
  • Playing With Food
  • Contact

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 6, 2018 By Rachel 15 Comments

Share8
Pin305
Tweet
Yum11
Share
Flip
324 Shares

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies – Searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? You know, the ones that are crunchy and buttery on the outside but soft on the inside? Well, you’ve just found it!

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

For the last eight weeks I’ve been on a quest to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie. I’ve been making the same cookie recipe for the last ten years and I’ve been wanting to vamp it up. That said, my old recipe was solid, and nary a cookie would survive a potluck without being devoured, but I had one conundrum with the recipe…

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

My old recipe would have the loveliest, softest texture when I would bake the cookies for less time than usual. If I baked them longer, however, they would get an amazing brown butter flavor, but of course the softness would be lost. I’ve always thought if I could somehow make a cookie that had a crunchy brown butter exterior, yet a soft batch center, then I would have made what I consider to be the perfect chocolate chip cookie!

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

This winter was extra long and cold. What better time to perfect my recipe (and perhaps fatten my entire family up a bit)? Eight weeks (or six cookie batches) later, the sun is finally shining, the flowers are blooming, and I’ve made my best chocolate chip cookie yet! They’re crunchy soft batch chocolate chip cookie perfection!

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip CookiesPerfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

What I found made the difference in my new recipe was increasing the flour, melting the butter, increasing the vanilla, adding cream of tartar, and using dark brown sugar. I guess you could say that it was a total recipe overhaul! Once I bit into these crunchy soft batch chocolate chip cookies, however, I knew that it was totally worth the effort – and added pounds! I think you’ll agree when you make these yourself!

How to Make Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip CookiesHow to Make Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
 
Print
Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? You know, the ones that are crunchy and buttery on the outside but soft on the inside? Well, you've just found it!
Author: Rachel Hanawalt
Recipe type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Serves: 21-24 cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 C (2 sticks) salted butter
  • 2¼ C plus ⅓ C all purpose unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ C granulated sugar
  • ¾ C dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 12 oz bag Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips*
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. In a microwave safe dish, microwave 2 sticks of butter on high until they are just melted. You will need to watch the butter as you are melting it so that you don’t overheat it. If the butter is too hot it will melt the sugar and affect the texture of the cookies. After pulling the butter from the microwave allow it to sit for 5 -10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. This will mean that your butter is melted and about room temperature.
  3. In a small bowl combine the unbleached flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Lightly mix together the ingredients and then set them aside.
  4. In a large bowl beat together the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar and butter on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and the eggs to the bowl and mix on low for 10-20 seconds, or until the eggs are just combined, taking care not to over-mix.
  5. Intermittently add the flour to the mixture while beating on low. Continue until the flour is just barely incorporated, once again taking care not to over-mix.
  6. Using a spatula, stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into large balls (see picture) and bake at 375º for 9-11 minutes. The cookies are done baking when they begin to show a faint golden kiss. It’s important not to overcook them so that they’ll be a little crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside.
Notes
*I prefer Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe, as they maintain a good texture and flavor within the cookie after they are baked and have cooled.
3.5.3239

More baking inspiration…

Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies

Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies

Strawberries 'n Cream Oatmeal Bars

Strawberries ‘n Cream Oatmeal Bars

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get Your Next Meal In Your Inbox!

Enter your email address to get the latest recipes and relevant seasonal content on the blog!

I agree to have my personal information transfered to AWeber ( more information )

I will never give away, trade, or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Share8
Pin305
Tweet
Yum11
Share
Flip
324 Shares

Filed Under: Back to School, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fall, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: baking, brown butter, chocolate chip, cookies, cream of tartar, Crunchy, dark brown sugar, Dessert, Kids, soft batch

« Sheet Pan Pistachio Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Carrots
Creamy One-Pot Chicken, Carrot, and Spinach Orzo »

Comments

  1. Jenni says

    June 7, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    This cookie is seriously the best of both worlds! Its easy to find a chocolate chip recipe, but so hard to find one that is exactly what you are looking for! Pinning this!

    Reply
  2. Leslie says

    June 8, 2018 at 6:14 am

    This is the quintessential chocolate chip cookie recipe! I love mine with that crunchy soft texture!

    Reply
  3. Kat Jeter says

    June 8, 2018 at 11:24 am

    People take chocolate chip cookies for granted and don’t realize all recipes don’t taste the same. These look delicious and I can’t wait to try a batch!

    Reply
  4. Kitty says

    June 8, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks for making me CRAVE chocolate chip cookies! I’m fighting with myself because I want to make them RIGHT NOW!

    Reply
  5. lauren says

    June 10, 2018 at 8:18 am

    These cookies looks seriously perfect! Chewy cookies are my absolutely favorite but my husband is a crunchy kind of guy. These look like the sort of chocolate chip cookie we could both enjoy!

    Reply
  6. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

    June 10, 2018 at 10:25 am

    I am always looking for a good chocolate chip cookie recipe. This looks like it could be the winner, the cookies look amazing! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  7. Cindy says

    June 10, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    I want to make these and noticed you call for salted butter, which I haven’t seen before for cookies. Is there a particular reason for it, or can I use unsalted butter instead since that’s normally what I buy. tysm

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 11, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      The fact that this recipe calls for salt butter boils down to the fact that my mom always used salted butter in her cookies when I was growing-up. I been literally baking and playing with this recipe since I was 12! It ends up being the right amount of salt in the end. If you don’t have salted butter on hand just add a couple of pinches salt to your butter and you should be good to go!

      Reply
  8. Stacey says

    June 10, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    These cookies are seriously going to be made as soon as possible! I’m all about a gorgeous cookie.

    Reply
  9. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:39 am

    How did you know chocolate chip cookies are my weakness? Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    June 11, 2018 at 7:08 am

    Ultimate combination of crunchy and soft baked cookies are the BEST. Gorgeous pics and the recipe is perfect.

    Reply
  11. Eileen Kelly says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Such a great soft chocolate chip recipe. Perfect for a nice cold glass of milk. Dip in the cookie and enjoy! My niece will love these cookies as an after-school snack.

    Reply
  12. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    June 11, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    I am always looking for that perfect chocolate chip cookie. I don’t usually add in cream of tartar, but maybe I will next time!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 25+ Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies says:
    January 23, 2019 at 5:45 am

    […] Perfect Crunchy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies […]

    Reply
  2. 25+ Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies says:
    December 1, 2021 at 8:27 am

    […] Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are crunchy and buttery on the outside but soft on the […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hi, I'm Rachel! Welcome to Simple Seasonal, a resource for simple, healthful, and delicious recipes that help you make the most of seasonal produce from your local farmer's market, CSA, or home garden. Simple Seasonal is committed to a whole foods diet. With an occasional cookie... ;)


Recipes in Your Inbox!

Sign up to get free updates!

Search

Connect With Us

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Connect With Us!

If you're active on social media, you'll find Simple Seasonal there as well. Feel free to connect, share, and say hello!

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Discover Summer Recipes

Fennel and Carrot Puree
ranch chicken pita pockets
Lebanese Garlic Sauce
Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers
Grilled Personal Pattypan Pizza
How to Make Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

Discover Summer Recipes

Chicken and Waffle Sliders with Spicy Maple Spread
Maryland Style Blue Crab Cakes - Finally, a crab cake recipe that everyone can get behind. Lots and lots of crab and ZERO pointless filler! | SimpleSeasonal.com
Loaded Baked Denver Omelet Casserole
Maple Peach Streusel Ice Cream Sundaes
Old Bay Eggs Ricotta Toast
Chili Garlic Pineapple Sauce

Copyright © 2023 · Simple Seasonal · Privacy Policy · ↑ Back to top

Privacy Policy