Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with sugar.
Step 5: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
Step 7: Stir in Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts gently.
Step 8: Scoop the Dough
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto sheets.
Step 9: Bake
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Step 10: Cool the Cookies
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Servings and Preparation Times
- Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes.
- Baking Time: About 10-12 minutes.
- Total Time: Around 30-40 minutes, including cooling time.
- Serves: This recipe makes about 24 cookies.
Notes
Here are some helpful tips to make your Penn Station Cookies even more delicious:
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smoother dough and better texture.
- Don’t Overmix the Dough: Once you add the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Bake in Batches: If you're making a large batch, bake them in separate batches to ensure even baking and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Experiment with Add-Ins: Feel free to get creative! Add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or even different types of chocolate can give your cookies a unique twist.