Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons cake flour
8 1/2 ounces
- 1 2/3 cups bread flour
8 1/2 ounces
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
2 1/2 sticks
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
10 ounces
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate disks or fèves
at least 60 percent cacao content, see note
- Sea salt
Directions
- 1
Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Using a <a href='https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stand-mixer/'>mixer</a> fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together until very light, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Drop chocolate pieces in and incorporate them without breaking them. Press plastic wrap against dough and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Dough may be used in batches, and can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours.
- 3
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
- 4
Scoop 6 3 1/2-ounce mounds of dough (the size of generous golf balls) onto baking sheet, making sure to turn horizontally any chocolate pieces that are poking up; it will make for a more attractive cookie. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and bake until golden brown but still soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slip cookies onto another rack to cool a bit more. Repeat with remaining dough, or reserve dough, refrigerated, for baking remaining batches the next day. Eat warm, with a big napkin.
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About this Recipe
Ready to discover a chocolate chip cookie recipe that transcends your childhood favorites? This elevated version promises a marvelously chewy, chocolate-rich experience, designed to become your new go-to and perhaps even replace that familiar gem on the back of the Toll House bag.
The secret to these exceptional chocolate chip cookies lies in a crucial, non-negotiable step: chilling the dough for at least 24 hours, and preferably up to 36. This extended rest allows the dry ingredients ample time to fully absorb the wet ones, yielding a firmer dough and an incredibly chewy final texture that simply can't be rushed. The thoughtful inclusion of both cake and bread flour contributes to this perfect chew, while a generous amount of high-quality bittersweet chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt elevate every bite.
Prepare for a truly gourmet chocolate chip cookie experience unlike any other. Each bite delivers a delightful chewiness, brimming with the intense, nuanced flavor of premium bittersweet chocolate. The cookies achieve a perfect balance, with the deep, rich chocolate brightened and accented by a delicate crunch of coarse sea salt that truly makes them sing. While this recipe requires a little planning ahead due to the necessary dough chilling, the anticipation is well worth it for the deeply satisfying, sophisticated treat you’ll enjoy—a testament to patience and quality ingredients.
While the specific blend of flours and the extended dough chilling are central to this recipe's success, you can certainly make the mixing process easier. A stand mixer simplifies assembling the dough, providing effortless incorporation, though you can absolutely put this recipe together by hand if you prefer, ensuring all ingredients are well combined. The most important 'variation' to consider is your choice of chocolate; opting for bittersweet chocolate disks or fèves with at least 60 percent cacao content is absolutely key for that rich, complex flavor that defines these cookies. And remember, the sea salt on top is not an option—it's the beacon that guides this gorgeous treat, providing a critical counterpoint to the sweetness and richness.
These chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any occasion where you want to impress or simply indulge in a superior homemade treat. They stand alone beautifully as a luxurious dessert or a special snack, a true beacon of homemade deliciousness.