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The Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Chocolate Chip Cookies That Make Your Heart Melt

These Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, gooey, and perfect for any occasion, creating warm memories with each bite.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 8 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 225 g Unsalted Butter Essential for rich flavor; make sure to brown it for that nutty goodness.
  • 300 g Plain Flour Provides the base; remember to spoon and level for precision.
  • 3 tsp Cornflour Softens the texture, ensuring a tender chew.
  • 0.25 tsp Baking Powder Aids in puffing up the cookies for a fluffy bite.
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Crucial for leavening; sift it to avoid lumps.
  • 0.5 tsp Cooking Salt Intensifies flavor; cut back if you're using table salt.
  • 200 g Brown Sugar Packed for moisture and chewiness; don’t skimp on this!
  • 100 g Caster Sugar Adds sweetness and crunch; superfine helps it dissolve quickly.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients; make sure it’s at room temperature for best mixing.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Boosts richness and adds to that gooey texture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract The soul of the cookies; it adds an aromatic depth.
  • 250 g Dark Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality chocolate to maximize flavor; set some aside for the top.
  • 150 g Milk Chocolate Chips Balances sweetness; also reserve some for decoration.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, melt 225 g of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes or until the melted butter turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Once done, remove from heat and let it cool for 45 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with 200 g of brown sugar and 100 g of caster sugar. Beat in 1 large room temperature egg and 1 egg yolk, followed by 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 300 g of plain flour, 3 tsp of cornflour, 0.25 tsp of baking powder, 0.5 tsp of baking soda, and 0.5 tsp of cooking salt.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in 250 g of dark chocolate chips and 150 g of milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Divide the dough into eight equal portions, roll each portion into a ball, then flatten them into discs about 3.75 cm thick.
  6. Refrigerate the shaped cookie discs for 12 to 24 hours.
  7. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Bake for approximately 17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for about 20 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for maximizing flavor and ensuring the right texture of the cookies.

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