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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cultural Context

Chocolate chip cookies are a quintessential American treat, invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield. They have become a beloved dessert worldwide, often associated with home baking and comfort food. Their popularity has led to numerous variations, including different types of chocolate and add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter (melted and browned)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
chocolate chips
chunks of dark chocolate
1 tablespoon espresso powder
water (to top up butter)

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.

1

Sift together all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, and baking soda.

2

Brown the butter in a saucepan until it reaches a dark brown color, stirring to ensure even browning.

3

Pour the browned butter into a measuring cup and top up with water to make 1 cup of liquid.

4

Let the browned butter cool to room temperature.

5

Combine white sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, and cooled brown butter in a bowl and cream together.

6

Add vanilla extract and espresso powder to the mixture and mix well.

7

Add in the egg and egg yolk and mix until combined.

8

Gradually add the flour mixture in thirds, mixing until just combined.

9

Fold in chocolate chips and chunks of dark chocolate until evenly distributed.

10

Chill the dough in the fridge overnight for best flavor, or scoop onto a baking sheet and bake immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Choco Chip CookiesCC Cookies

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