The Chocolate Chip Cookies of My Dreams
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 225 g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm cubes For browning
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk from a large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour / all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
- 3 tsp cornflour/cornstarch Tightly packed and leveled
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda Sifted if lumpy
- ½ tsp cooking salt / kosher salt Halve for table salt, +50% for flakes
Sugars
- 1 cup brown sugar (light brown sugar) Tightly packed
- ½ cup caster sugar / superfine sugar Substitute regular/granulated
Chocolate Chips
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips / semi-sweet chocolate chips Plus extra for decorating
- ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Browning Butter
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
Mixing Dough
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornflour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the browned butter with sugars, then add the egg, yolk, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine both mixtures. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Chilling
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the center is soft.
Notes
Always measure your flour accurately to prevent dry cookies. Spoon and level it for the best results. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add nuts for a unique twist. Don’t skip the chilling step; it helps the cookies to bake evenly and enhances the flavor.