Description
These irresistible Geode Cookies combine classic chocolate chip goodness with a dazzling geode-inspired decoration, featuring edible glitter or rock candy for a stunning, sparkling finish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Others
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Edible glitter or rock candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- 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 creamy, which helps incorporate air and ensures softness.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are cooked but still chewy inside.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with edible glitter or rock candy to create a captivating geode effect that sparkles.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
- Do not over-mix once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Decorate cookies only after they have fully cooled to prevent melting the edible glitter or rock candy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
