You know those wonderful cookies from American movies? You can do it exactly the same at home, without any difficulty.
If you’ve been to the United States, or even if you watch a lot of films made there, you’ve probably already noticed how unbeatable their cookies are. In fact, unlike most of the ones we find here, they are not dry and crunchy, but creamy (especially if freshly made) and juicy, full of chocolate.
However, the good news, as you may have already noticed, is that you no longer need to go to the United States to eat perfect cookies like this: you can make them at home! So, if you already had no intention of going to Uncle Sam’s Land anytime soon, the news is even better, isn’t it?
Therefore, as you will see, there is no difficulty in getting perfect, plump cookies, like the American ones (oops, I mean, like the ones they make over there!). Below, we have separated a very simple recipe (amazingly!) for how these delicacies are made.
So follow the step by step and be happy!
How to make American cookies:
What takes?
- 125 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 ovo
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 and 3/4 cup wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 300 g chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
NOTE: in the case of chocolate cookies, add 1/4 cup of chocolate powder
How to make?
Start by mixing the butter with the brown sugar, normal sugar and vanilla essence. If you want to make chocolate cookies, this is when you should add the chocolate powder.
The next step is the eggs. They must be beaten and added little by little to the mixture.
Then, now it’s time to add the flour, also little by little, mixing well. You can choose to mix either by hand or with a planetary mixer.
To finish the preparation, add the yeast and mix gently, just to incorporate it into the dough. The chopped chocolate also comes into play at this final moment, and should only be mixed gently, so that it doesn’t melt in the mixture.
Protect the shape with baking paper and roll into small balls. They must be spaced apart from each other to prevent the cookies from sticking together when they grow. Now just put it in the preheated oven at 250° C. Leave it to bake for between 15 and 20 minutes.
Tips for getting the perfect cookies
So that your cookies don’t turn out wrong, we mainly have some tips that will guarantee the success of your delicious dessert!
Firstly, it is essential that the butter is at room temperature and very consistent. That is, without being too hard or too soft, but soft and easy to knead. Then, you must beat it before mixing the sugars until it turns white.
Another very important tip is for you to add a pinch of salt. Yes, salt! In fact, contrary to what many people think, adding a pinch of salt to your sweet recipes will enhance the flavor of sugar and chocolate, making them tastier.
Last but not least. This is a golden tip to make your American cookies perfect. After preparing the dough and adding the chocolate, try leaving them in the fridge to rest overnight. In addition to the cookies becoming firmer when molding, the vanilla flavor will be enhanced and make your cookies much tastier.
Oh, and one more thing! For soft and creamy cookies, keep an eye on the baking time! Therefore, when you see that the edges of the cookies are already turning golden, it is the right time to remove them from the oven. Also, wait for them to cool a few minutes before removing them from the pan, to prevent them from breaking.
So, did you like the recipe? Did you know that making American cookies could be so simple? If you try the recipe, be sure to tell us the result.
Now, speaking of (delicious) cookie recipes, you might also like to check out: How to make decorated Christmas cookies at home.
