Description
Sweet chocolate chip bliss bites combine rich chocolate and buttery cookie goodness for an irresistible indulgence. Compact treats deliver pure dessert happiness with minimal effort, ensuring pure delight when craving something deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (279g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (170g) mini chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ½ cup (57g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coating:
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by positioning oven racks in the middle position and heating the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover two baking trays with parchment paper to ensure effortless cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla using an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Sift flour and salt directly into the butter mixture, incorporating them gradually to create a smooth, cohesive dough. Mix until no dry ingredients remain visible.
- Delicately introduce mini chocolate chips into the dough, using a spatula to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture, ensuring each bite will have a perfect chocolate balance.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky, transfer it to the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes. This chilling process will firm up the mixture and make shaping easier.
- Scoop uniform portions of dough using a tablespoon, placing each mound approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. This spacing allows cookies to spread without touching.
- Transfer trays to the preheated oven and bake for 8-9 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges and a slightly set center. The cookies should appear soft but not wet.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest for 2-3 minutes. While still warm, gently roll each cookie in additional powdered sugar, creating a delicate, snow-like coating.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and develop a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates a more compact, thicker cookie texture.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better incorporation with sugar.
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor in every bite.
- Ensure even sizing when shaping cookies to guarantee consistent baking and attractive presentation.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to maintain structural integrity.
- Rolling in sugar before baking creates a delightful crispy, sparkly exterior that adds extra sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg