Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup, packed
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Large egg: 1
- vanilla powder: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- White chocolate chips: 1 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the large egg and vanilla bean paste until just combined.
- Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- Step 3: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough using a spatula. For the best texture, cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Step 4: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, lightly sprinkle the tops of the cookies with coarse white sparkling sugar before baking for a "winter frost" effect.
- Step 5: Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not skip the chilling step; a minimum 30-minute rest allows the flour to fully hydrate and the butter to firm up, guaranteeing a thicker, chewier cookie.
- If the cookies lose their initial softness, reheat them briefly in a microwave for 8-10 seconds to restore that lovely, gooey white chocolate center.
- For the ultimate winter indulgence, serve these cookies warm alongside a mug of spiced hot cocoa, perfect for dipping.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, or freeze unbaked cookie scoops for quick fresh batches anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American