Description
Famous Amos Cookies are delightful, bite-sized chocolate chip cookies known for their perfect balance of buttery richness and sweet chocolate chips. This recipe recreates the iconic cookie with a simple mix of butter, sugars, flour, and chocolate chips, resulting in soft centers and golden edges that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps incorporate air into the dough for fluffier cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, ensuring the dough is well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined so the dough remains tender without overworking it.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly dispersed throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll small portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to space each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing them from breaking.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to avoid tough cookies.
- For bite-sized cookies like the classic Famous Amos, use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough evenly.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to preserve texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
