Description
These irresistible Geode Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring sparkling edible glitter or rock candy for a stunning geode effect. Perfect for impressing guests or adding a bit of sparkle to your dessert table, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins and Decoration
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Edible glitter or rock candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are fully combined.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix thoroughly until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough for even distribution.
- Prepare baking sheet: Drop spoonfuls of dough evenly spaced onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, decorate with edible glitter or place rock candy pieces at the center to create the signature sparkling geode effect.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
- Using room temperature butter ensures even creaming and better texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating, so the glitter or candy adheres properly.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chunks or other mix-ins like nuts for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
