The Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants, while chocolate chunks can be less expensive.

Brown the butter over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent burning.

Once the butter starts to sizzle and foam, reduce heat slightly for better control.

Watch for a nutty smell and brown bubbles; when it thickens and turns brown, remove from heat immediately.

Pour the browned butter into a stainless steel bowl and place it in the fridge to cool.

Chop dark chocolate into different size chunks for texture; also chop bittersweet chocolate into uniform bits.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking soda, and salt; whisk together and set aside.

Once the butter is cool and smooth, mix it with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.

Add 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk to the mixture, along with vanilla bean paste, and mix until consistent.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while whisking on low speed.

Fold in the chopped bittersweet and dark chocolate without overmixing.

Optionally, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for up to 72 hours for better flavor.

Scoop out dough portions weighing about 140 grams each; aim for 8 large cookies but only bake 6 at a time due to space.

Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky salt on top of each dough ball and press extra chocolate onto the tops.

Place the dough balls in the freezer for about 15 minutes until firm to the touch.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.

Check for golden brown edges and a shiny, gooey center; drop the baking sheet three times to help them settle and bake for an additional minute or two if needed.

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