Best Crispy and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are a traditional American snack known for their rich combination of flavors and comforting taste. And because they're so easy to make, they've become mainstays at stores, restaurants and bakeries all across the country and even world. This recipe will show you how to make this instantly recognizable snack entirely form scratch, without having to use store-bought cookie dough!
Equipment
- Whisk(s)
- Plastic Spatula (s)
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet(s)
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
- 1 Knife
- 2 TBSP Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 'Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 TSP Cardamom
- 1 TBSP Unsulphured Molasses
- 1 Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 TSP Iodized Salt
- 1 TSP Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Brown Unsalted Butter
- 2 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 4 Extra Large Egg Yolks
- 2 TBSP Whole Milk
Instructions
- Using Light-Colored Skillet or Pot, Brown 1 Cup of Unsalted Butter on Medium Heat Until It Achieves a Nutty Aroma (Approx. 5-8 Minutes After Butter Has Melted***) While Stirring Constantly.
- Remove Browned Butter From Heat, Transfer to Heat-Resistant Bowl and Allow to Cool At Room Temperature for at least 10 Minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients (Flour, Baking Soda, Cardamom and Salt) in large mixing bowl.
- Whisk dry ingredients until combined.
- Add browned butter + sugar in a separate large mixing bowl.
- Whisk butter with sugar until well-combined (approx. 60 seconds).
- Add other wet ingredients (Egg Yolks, Vanilla Extract, Molasses, Milk) to combined Butter + Sugar and whisk for 15-30 seconds each until combined.
- Add wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Fold chocolate chips into cookie dough until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350*F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using cookie scoop, place dough onto cookie sheet and ensure they are evenly spaced.
- Place cookie sheet(s) in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes***, or until edges begin to brown & set.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
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Notes
***This recipe was tested using an electric stove & oven. Exact cook times may vary slightly if using an induction stovetop or gas range.
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