White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and chewy white chocolate chip cookies made with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and creamy white chocolate chips.

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: Cookies

Ingredients

6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
¼ c dark brown sugar
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
¾ tsp vanilla extract
½ c plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
⅛ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
⅓ c white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Beat the Butter

Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl.
Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the Sugars

Add the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter.
Beat for approximately 2 minutes, or until the mixture is lighter in color and fluffy in texture.

Step 4: Add the Egg Yolk and Vanilla

Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
Beat until fully combined.

Step 5: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, fine salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 6: Form the Cookie Dough

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Mix on low speed until just combined.
Do not overmix the dough.

Step 7: Add the White Chocolate Chips

Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.

Step 8: Scoop the Dough

Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into even-sized balls.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart.

Step 9: Bake

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
The centers should remain slightly soft.

Step 10: Cool

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, or serve slightly warm.

Notes

To make these White Chocolate Chip Cookies gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend. Confirm that the white chocolate chips, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract, sugars, salt, and butter are labeled gluten-free and free from cross-contact. Use clean mixing bowls, measuring tools, baking sheets, parchment paper, spatulas, and cooling racks to prevent gluten contamination.