Description
Delightful Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Twists combine the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies with a fun twist design. These soft and chewy treats are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a glass of milk, featuring a buttery cookie base loaded with semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Form and Twist the Dough: Divide the cookie dough evenly into two portions. Roll each portion into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Cut the dough into 1-inch strips, then carefully twist two strips together creating the characteristic twisted cookie shape.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the twisted dough strips on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Twists!
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake—remove them when the edges turn golden but the centers still look slightly undercooked.
- Ensure the butter is properly softened to achieve a creamy texture when creaming with sugars.
- If desired, substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- For a nutty twist, you can add ½ cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
