Vietnamese Cinnamon Chocolate Chip (Printable Version)
Soft chewy treats with aromatic Vietnamese cinnamon and chocolate chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 teaspoons Vietnamese cinnamon (Saigon cinnamon)
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and Vietnamese cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold chocolate chips into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Vietnamese cinnamon has a higher oil content than regular cinnamon, giving these cookies an intense, warm spice that people can't quite identify but absolutely love
- The combination of soft centers and slightly chewy edges creates that perfect texture that makes cookies irresistible fresh from the oven
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- Vietnamese cinnamon is significantly stronger than regular cinnamon, so don't be tempted to add more than the recipe calls for
- Removing cookies when centers still look slightly soft is crucial, they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and firm up perfectly
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with less spread
- Adding a light sprinkle of sea salt on top right after baking creates a stunning sweet and salty contrast