Description
Sweet sheet pan cookies deliver a delightful dessert experience that simplifies baking for busy home cooks. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and minimal cleanup make these treats an irresistible choice when you want something delicious without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 12 cups chocolate chips (or mix-ins like nuts or M&Ms)
Sugars:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 12 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 teaspoon baking powder
- 12 teaspoon salt
Additional Flavor:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by lining a 9×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly greasing the exposed areas to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter in a spacious mixing bowl, then vigorously whisk in brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous blend.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, stirring with precision to create a uniform liquid base that carries rich, aromatic undertones.
- In a separate vessel, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring no lumps remain and ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet components, using gentle folding techniques to maintain a tender cookie texture without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to guarantee a consistent flavor profile in every bite.
- Transfer the cookie dough onto the prepared sheet pan, using a spatula or clean hands to spread the mixture into a smooth, uniform layer that reaches all corners.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C), allowing the cookies to bake until the edges display a golden-brown hue and the center remains slightly soft and yielding.
- Remove from the oven and let the sheet pan cool on a wire rack, allowing the cookies to set and develop a perfect, slightly crisp exterior while maintaining a delectable, chewy interior.
Notes
- Customize your mix-ins by swapping chocolate chips with nuts, dried fruit, or alternative chocolate varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Aim for even dough spreading to ensure consistent baking and perfectly textured sheet pan cookies throughout.
- Check doneness early by testing the edges’ golden color and center’s slight softness to prevent overcooking and maintain chewy texture.
- Lower sugar versions can be achieved by reducing granulated and brown sugar amounts or substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for healthier options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg