Description
Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks are a fun and crunchy twist on the classic cookie, featuring a golden-brown crisp exterior and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips throughout. Easy to make with simple ingredients and customizable with different chocolates or nuts, these cookie sticks are perfect for dipping, sharing, or enjoying as a crunchy homemade treat.
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
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredient
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy to introduce air for a lighter texture. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookie sticks.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them up, so every bite has melty chocolate pockets.
- Shape the Cookie Sticks: Using your hands or a small scoop, portion out small amounts of dough and roll them into thin, even sticks about 3 to 4 inches long. Place the sticks with enough space apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and to ensure even baking.
- Bake to Crispy Perfection: Bake the cookie sticks in a preheated oven at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close watch as their thin shape means they can go from perfect to burnt quickly.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookie sticks cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cooling helps them firm up more and locks in the crispy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature unsalted butter for better creaming with sugar and lighter dough.
- Do not overmix the dough; mix just until combined to keep the cookie sticks tender yet crispy.
- Roll each cookie stick to similar thickness to ensure uniform baking.
- If the dough is too soft to work with, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes before shaping.
- Thin cookie sticks bake faster than regular cookies; start checking at 10 minutes to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookie sticks
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg