Description
Whimsical Forgotten Cookies are delightfully crisp cookies with a rich buttery base, enhanced by chocolate chips and optional nuts or dried fruit. Baked to a perfect golden brown with slightly over-baked edges, these cookies offer an extra crunchy texture and nostalgic charm in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking these cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender crumb in the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for a fragrant flavor base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter, mixing just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Incorporate Add-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, chopped nuts or dried fruit, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them enough to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, keeping an eye on them until the edges turn a deeper golden brown, giving the cookies a delightful ‘forgotten’ extra crispness.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, allow the cookies to bake until edges are slightly darker than usual but not burnt.
- Using ungreased baking sheets helps the cookies develop their signature crispy bottom.
- Optional nuts like walnuts or pecans add a pleasant crunch and complement the chocolate chips beautifully.
- Dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins can add a chewy texture and added sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
