Description
Massive chocolate chip cookies promise pure indulgence with rich, gooey centers and crispy edges. Bakers will discover bakery-style perfection through simple ingredients and expert techniques that deliver ultimate cookie satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Activate nutty essence by toasting walnuts in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes. Allow nuts to cool completely while preparing subsequent components.
- Craft dry mixture by blending flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch in a separate vessel. Reserve for later integration.
- Create creamy base by whipping butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and aerated using low-speed mixing technique.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into creamy mixture, ensuring minimal stirring to maintain delicate texture.
- Gently incorporate cooled toasted walnuts and chocolate chips, distributing evenly throughout dough without overmixing.
- Refrigerate dough for minimum 60 minutes, enabling ingredients to meld and helping cookies maintain robust structure during baking.
- Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper. Construct substantial cookie portions, approximately 6 generously sized spheres, strategically positioned with 2-inch intervals.
- Optional enhancement: Press additional chocolate chips onto cookie surfaces for visual appeal and concentrated chocolate zones.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, monitoring carefully. Seek golden-edged cookies with centers transitioning from wet to set appearance.
- Remove from oven, allowing slight cooling period. Serve warmly, potentially accompanied by classic milk pairing for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Enhance nut flavor by toasting walnuts, which releases deeper, richer nutty notes and adds crunch to the cookie texture.
- Refrigerate dough for minimum one hour to prevent cookie spread, ensuring thick, bakery-style cookies with perfect shape and dense consistency.
- Experiment with chocolate chip variations like dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate to customize flavor profile and suit personal preferences.
- Adapt recipe for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour blend, using vegan butter alternatives, or replacing egg with flax egg for different nutritional requirements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg