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A close-up of a chocolate chip cookie, a contender for Best Thanksgiving Desserts 2025: Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside.

Best Thanksgiving Desserts 2025: Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 26 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A guide to creating Thanksgiving desserts with a perfect crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, bake for an additional minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
  • You can substitute other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit for the chocolate chips.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 11 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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