Ultimate Cookies – Crispy Edges & Soft Center

We all want cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft in the center. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make rich, flavorful cookies using brown butter, vanilla, and a combination of sugars for the best texture and taste. This method gives you consistent, bakery-style cookies with crispy edges and a soft, rich center every time. 🍪 RECIPE 🔸 Ingredients Butter & sugars 50 g unsalted butter (≈ 3 ½ tbsp) 50 g brown butter / beurre noisette (≈ 3 ½ tbsp) 100 g brown sugar (≈ ½ cup) 100 g white sugar (≈ ½ cup) 25 g molasses (≈ 1 tbsp) 25 g honey (≈ 1 tbsp) ⸻ Dry ingredients 240 g all-purpose flour (≈ 2 cups) 30 g cornstarch (≈ ¼ cup) 2 g salt (≈ ⅓ tsp) 6 g baking soda (≈ 1 tsp) ⸻ Other 1 whole egg 1 vanilla bean ⸻ 🔥 Baking 180°C fan / 350°F convection Bake for 8–10 minutes 👉 Edges set, center still soft 👉 Shorter bake = softer center ⸻ 💡 Tips Let the dough rest for better flavor Use rings (10 cm / 4 inch) for tall cookies Don’t overbake