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Cornstarch thick softy

Cornstarch Thick Softies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F; line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt well in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter and both sugars in a large bowl about 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each; mix in vanilla.
  5. Mix flour mixture into wet ingredients on low just until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula; chill 30 minutes.
  7. Roll 3-tablespoon portions into tall balls; place 3 inches apart on sheets.
  8. Bake 12-13 minutes, until edges are barely golden and centers puffy and underdone. Cool on pan 10 minutes; transfer to wire rack.