Description
Classic sheet pan cookies offer a delightful dessert solution for busy home bakers. Simple preparation and minimal cleanup make these treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (or mix-ins like nuts or M&Ms)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Surface: Line a 9×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper, lightly greasing exposed areas to prevent adhesion.
- Create Wet Base: Melt butter in a large mixing bowl, whisking brown and granulated sugars until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Blend in eggs and vanilla extract, stirring carefully to develop a rich, aromatic liquid foundation.
- Combine Dry Components: Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring complete integration and eliminating potential lumps.
- Merge Ingredients: Gradually fold dry mixture into wet ingredients using delicate techniques, maintaining a tender dough texture while avoiding overmixing. Gently incorporate chocolate chips throughout, guaranteeing even distribution for consistent flavor.
- Dough Placement: Spread cookie dough across prepared sheet pan, creating a smooth, uniform layer that fills all corners using a spatula or clean hands.
- Baking Process: Position pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), baking until edges transform to a golden-brown shade and center remains soft and yielding.
- Cooling Stage: Extract from oven and rest on a wire rack, allowing cookies to set and develop a perfectly crisp exterior while preserving a delectable, chewy interior.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry and wet ingredients gently to maintain a soft, tender cookie texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Consistent Chocolate Distribution: Fold chocolate chips carefully and evenly to ensure each bite contains a delightful chocolate experience.
- Proper Baking Surface Preparation: Line sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly grease exposed areas to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Temperature and Texture Balance: Watch cookie edges for golden-brown color while keeping the center slightly soft, creating the perfect chewy-crisp combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg