Edge Crispy Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Buttery golden-brown cookies boasting crisp edges and a tender center for a satisfying crunch.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crisp while centers remain set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy edges and a tender center is genuinely addictive and feels fancy without any fussy technique.
  • They come together in under thirty minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for those unexpected moments when you need something homemade.
  • The recipe is forgiving and simple enough that even a mediocre baker ends up with beautiful results.
02 -
  • Pulling them out when the centers still look just barely set is crucial—they continue cooking from residual heat and firm up on the sheet, which is where the crispy-tender magic happens.
  • If your butter isn't cooled first, it'll cook the egg when you mix it in, and you'll get a different, less desirable texture.
  • The key to consistent results is spacing them properly so the heat circulates evenly and the edges crisp up uniformly.
03 -
  • For extra-crispy edges, flatten each dough mound slightly with the bottom of a glass before sliding the sheet into the oven—this speeds up the spread and increases the crunchy perimeter.
  • If you prefer slightly softer cookies, pull them out one or two minutes earlier and the carryover cooking will be less dramatic, giving you a more unified tender texture.

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