Powdered Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft centers, crispy edges, and a unique melt-in-your-mouth texture—this recipe’s low-temperature bake and powdered sugar swap create the perfect chewy-crunchy cookie you didn’t know you needed!

Why This Recipe Works

Powdered sugar – Gives a tender, delicate crumb (no graininess!)
Low & slow bake – 330°F prevents over-spreading and ensures even cooking
Perfect texture – Crispy edges with chewy centers
No chill needed – Ready to bake in 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1¼ cups (150g) powdered sugar (the secret ingredient!)
• ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips

(Optional: Flaky sea salt for topping)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep & Cream

1. Preheat oven to 330°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Beat butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins).

2. Add Wet Ingredients

3. Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to wet ingredients.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Bake

6. Scoop 2-tbsp balls onto sheets (no flattening needed).
7. Bake 12-13 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
8. Cool 5 minutes on sheets (they’ll firm up perfectly).

Pro Tips

Butter temp is key: Softened but not melted (~65°F).
For extra chew: Underbake by 1 minute (11-12 mins total).
Uniform cookies: Use a #40 cookie scoop.
Flavor boost: Add ½ tsp cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

The Science Behind It

• Powdered sugar dissolves completely, creating a smoother texture than granulated.
• 330°F ensures the cookies bake evenly without darkening too fast.

Variations

• Brown butter: Brown the butter first for a nutty depth.
• M&M’s: Swap 1 cup chocolate chips for mini M&M’s.
• Salted caramel: Press a caramel candy into each cookie pre-bake.

Storage

• Room temp: 5 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze dough: Roll into balls and freeze for 3 months (bake from frozen +1 min).

Yield: ~24 cookies

Warning: You’ll never go back to regular sugar cookies!

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