Description
Indulgent Jimmy Johns Cookies promise a sweet escape from ordinary treats. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate chips create a delightful experience you can savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sticks (1 cup/226 grams) Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 ½ cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup (200 grams) Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 cup (200 grams) Granulated (White) Sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 grams) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl, then set aside for later use.
- Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, thoroughly cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar at medium-high speed for approximately 3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, resembling airy frosting.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed and scraping down the bowl sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Gradually add the prepared flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overworking the mixture.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, which helps develop a soft, chewy texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, aiming for golf ball-sized cookies to maintain a soft, tender center.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining a soft, pale center.
- Remove from oven and immediately tap the baking sheet against the counter to create slight crinkles and help settle the cookies.
- Optional: Sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt over the warm cookies for added flavor complexity.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling.
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Savor the magic of perfectly chilled dough that transforms ordinary ingredients into melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies with irresistibly soft centers.
- Gentle mixing prevents tough texture, stopping precisely when flour disappears into the creamy batter.
- Melty chocolate chips strategically folded create delightful pockets of gooey goodness in every single bite.
- Golden-brown edges signal the ideal moment to pull cookies from the oven, promising a tender, dreamy interior.
- Letting cookies rest on the baking sheet stabilizes their structure, guaranteeing a satisfying, crumb-free experience.
- Sea salt sprinkle provides an unexpected flavor burst that elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie to gourmet status.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg