Description
Indulge in these thick, bakery-style cookies that boast soft-centered interiors, crispy golden edges, and generous pools of melted semi-sweet chocolate. By using a precise blend of melted butter, dark brown sugar, and an extra egg yolk, this recipe creates a substantial, gourmet cookie texture that stands tall and satisfies even the most demanding sweet tooth. Perfect for home bakers looking for that elusive, high-end pastry shop quality without any alcohol or pork-based ingredients.
Ingredients
3.5 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1.25 Cups Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled
1.5 Cups Dark Brown Sugar, packed
0.5 Cups Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 Large Egg Yolk
1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1.25 Teaspoons Baking Soda
2 Cups High-quality Semi-sweet Chocolate Chunks
Instructions
Whisk the flour and baking soda in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
Beat the cooled melted butter with both sugars in a large stand mixer until smooth.
Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until emulsified and creamy.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until only a few streaks of flour remain.
Stir the chocolate chunks gently into the dough by hand.
Chill the dough for at least 2 hours before shaping into large rounds.
Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Notes
Ensure butter is fully cooled before mixing to avoid greasy dough. Chill time is essential for the structure of bakery-style cookies. Measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife to avoid dense cookies.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg