Joanna Gaines Silo Cookies Recipe
The Joanna Gaines Silo Cookies Recipe is soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract and blend well.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt.
Mix Everything
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until combined.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
Chill Dough
- Cover dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This keeps cookies thick.
Shape Cookies
- Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Cool and Serve
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet. Transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.
- Use dark chocolate chips for richer flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Store dough in freezer for future baking.