These White Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy and packed with chopped white chocolate!
There’s something undeniably delightful about biting into a freshly baked cookie. And when it comes to cookies, white chocolate chip cookies are a heavenly treat that combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with a soft, chewy cookie base. In this blog post, we will embark on a scrumptious journey into the world of white chocolate chip cookies. We’ll explore different variations of this classic cookie and learn the best practices for storing them to maintain their freshness.
Classic White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:
Before we dive into the variations, let’s start with the classic white chocolate chip cookie recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Cup Softened Salted Butter
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Plain Flour
- 1/4 Cup Corn Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 3 Tbsps Milk Powder (Optional)
- 1 ½ Cups Chopped White Chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 165ºC
- Cream together your butter, brown sugar and white sugar until combined 1/2 Cup Softened Salted Butter, 1/2 Cup White Sugar, 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- Mix in your egg until the batter becomes pale and fluffy1 Large Egg
- Gently fold in your plain flour, corn flour, baking soda, milk powder and chopped white chocolate (do not over mix!)1 Cup Plain Flour, 1/4 Cup Corn Flour, 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda, 3 Tbsps Milk Powder, 1 ½ Cups Chopped White Chocolate
- Roll your dough into equal balls and place on a baking tray (press on additional chocolate on top of your cookies if you would like)
- Bake your cookies in your preheated oven for around 10-15 mins or until golden around the edges
- Serve warm with a glass of milk and enjoy!
White Chocolate Chip Cookie Variations:
Now, let’s explore some delightful variations of the classic white chocolate chip cookie:
- Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Follow the classic recipe, but add 1 cup of chopped macadamia nuts to the dough.
- The crunchy texture of the macadamia nuts complements the creamy white chocolate chips perfectly, taking these cookies to another level of deliciousness.
- Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Add the zest of one lemon to the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the dough for a burst of refreshing citrus flavor.
- The combination of tangy lemon and sweet white chocolate will leave your taste buds craving more.
- Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Gently fold in 1 cup of freeze-dried raspberries into the cookie dough.
- The tartness of the raspberries adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the white chocolate chips, resulting in a flavor explosion in every bite.
Storage of White Chocolate Cookies:
To ensure that your white chocolate chip cookies stay fresh and delicious, consider the following storage methods:
- Room Temperature Storage:
- If you plan to consume the cookies within a few days, store them at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Place a slice of bread or a small piece of apple in the container to help keep the cookies moist and soft.
- Freezing Instructions:
- To extend the shelf life of your white chocolate chip cookies, freeze them.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or freezer bags.
- Layer the cookies with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- When ready to enjoy, thaw the cookies at room temperature for a few hours or overnight.
- Preparing Cookie Dough in Advance:
- If you want fresh-baked cookies without the fuss, prepare the cookie dough in advance and freeze it.
- Form the dough into individual cookie dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the dough balls until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container.
- When you crave cookies, simply bake the frozen dough balls as recommended in the classic recipe, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.
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White Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪🤍
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Softened Salted Butter
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Plain Flour
- 1/4 Cup Corn Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 3 Tbsps Milk Powder (Optional)
- 1 ½ Cups Chopped White Chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 165ºC
- Cream together your butter, brown sugar and white sugar until combined1/2 Cup Softened Salted Butter, 1/2 Cup White Sugar, 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- Mix in your egg until the batter becomes pale and fluffy1 Large Egg
- Gently fold in your plain flour, corn flour, baking soda, milk powder and chopped white chocolate (do not over mix!)1 Cup Plain Flour, 1/4 Cup Corn Flour, 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda, 3 Tbsps Milk Powder, 1 ½ Cups Chopped White Chocolate
- Roll your dough into equal balls and place on a baking tray (press on additional chocolate on top of your cookies if you would like)
- Bake your cookies in your preheated oven for around 10-15 mins or until golden around the edges
- Serve warm with a glass of milk and enjoy!
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