🥣 Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Set aside.
🧈 Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars
- In another bowl, beat:
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Mix until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
🥚 Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
🍪 Step 4: Combine Everything
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Fold in chocolate chips.
❄️ Step 5: Chill the Dough (Important!)
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
👉 This is the secret to thick, KFC-style cookies.
🔥 Step 6: Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Scoop large dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Place on baking tray with space between them.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
🍫 Step 7: Cool & Enjoy
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the tray.
- Transfer to a rack… or enjoy warm and gooey 😍
💡 Pro Tips (KFC Texture Secrets)
- Use more brown sugar than white → softer cookies
- Slightly underbake for gooey centers
- Add extra chocolate chunks on top before baking
- For ultra-thick cookies, roll dough into tall balls (not flat)
🔥 Optional Upgrade (Bakery Style)
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top after baking
- Mix chocolate chips + chunks for better texture
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
❤️ Final Result
You’ll get cookies that are:
- Thick 🍪
- Soft inside 😍
- Slightly crispy edges ✨
- Packed with melty chocolate 🍫
