Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing the love, these cookies are the real deal. I’ve taste-tested, tweaked, and perfected each batch, so you’re in for a treat. Get ready to dive into a world of flavour, warmth, and the pure joy that comes with each and every bite. These cookies aren’t just baked; they’re made to be shared and savoured. So, join the cookie party – you’re in for a delicious adventure!
Hey there! Welcome to our cookie haven! Imagine stepping into a kitchen filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies and the sound of laughter – that’s the vibe here. And the star of the show? Our Full Batch of 12 Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies which is just the full batch of our single serve cookie recipe that went viral on TikTok. To find the recipe to our single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe Click Here.
Cookies are not just about baking; they’re about making memories. We’ve put our heart and soul into perfecting these cookies – the ideal combo of chewiness, sweetness, and that incredible melt-in-your-mouth factor. These aren’t just cookies; they are our love letter to the joy of homemade goodness.
Why This is The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
What makes these cookies stand out? It’s all about the perfect balance of textures and flavours. Picture this: a golden-brown exterior that gives way to a delightfully chewy centre with a generous scattering of rich, gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
It’s a symphony of sweetness and chewiness that dances on your taste buds. We’ve meticulously fine-tuned this recipe to ensure foolproof success every time you bake. No more crossing your fingers and hoping for the best – our recipe is your ticket to consistently achieving cookie perfection. Our recipe gives you the choice of baking all 12 cookies at once or baking some and leaving the rest in the freezer as the dough is freezer-friendly. This means you can have fresh, homemade cookies at your fingertips whenever the craving strikes.
So, why settle for ordinary when you can indulge in extraordinary? Elevate your cookie game with our 12-Batch of Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – the best recipe for turning moments into memories, one delectable bite at a time.
Key Reasons to Why this Cookie Recipe is the Best
- Ultra-soft and chewy texture
- No mixer needed – simplicity at its finest
- Quick and easy – perfect for those spontaneous cravings
- A delectable balance of sweetness and richness
- Pair it with your chocolate of choice for a personalised touch
- Our most popular recipe for a reason
Ingredients For Our Chocolate Chip Cookies
Let’s break down the magic behind these irresistible cookies. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect balance of flavours and textures:
- Unsalted Butter: Butter, when softened, contributes a rich, buttery flavour that’s essential for the overall taste of the cookies. It’s moisture content also helps achieve a tender and moist texture.
- Brown Sugar: Contains molasses, contributing a rich, caramel-like flavour and moistness to the cookies. It adds depth and a hint of toffee-like sweetness, enhancing the overall taste of the cookies. The molasses in brown sugar attract and holds moisture, resulting in a chewier texture. It also contributes to the softness of the cookies. Brown sugar also enhances moisture retention, preventing the cookies from becoming too dry, especially when the dough is chilled or stored for future use.
- White Sugar: Provides sweetness without the molasses flavour. It helps balance the sweetness and prevents the cookies from becoming too dense or overly moist. White sugar contributes to a drier texture, helping the cookies spread during baking and develop a crisp edge. It creates a crisper exterior, promoting a balance of chewiness and crispiness. It also helps the cookies spread more, resulting in a desirable texture.
- Vanilla Essence: DO NOT skip this step under any circumstance. Vanilla extract, plays a crucial role in enhancing the flavour profile of the chocolate chip cookie recipe. While it might seem like a small addition, the vanilla extract contributes several important elements to the overall taste and aroma of the cookies.
- Egg Yolk: The egg yolk is a key source of moisture and richness. Egg yolks act as a binding agent in the dough, helping hold the ingredients together. This binding quality contributes to the structure of the cookies, ensuring they have the right balance of chewiness without being too crumbly. It adds a slightly fatty texture to the dough, contributing to the cookies’ tenderness and overall mouthfeel.
- All Purpose Flour: Provides the main structure and stability to the cookie dough. It contains a moderate amount of protein (gluten), which forms the framework for the cookies. This structure ensures that the cookies maintain their shape during baking. The protein content in all-purpose flour contributes to a certain level of chewiness in the cookies. However, too much gluten development can lead to a tougher texture, so it’s essential to strike a balance.
- Corn Flour: Also known as cornstarch, is often used in cookie recipes to add tenderness. Unlike all-purpose flour, corn flour contains very little protein. This lack of protein reduces gluten formation, resulting in a more tender and delicate crumb. Cornflour contributes to a softer texture in the cookies. It helps inhibit gluten development, preventing the cookies from becoming overly tough or dense. Due to its starch content, corn flour helps absorb and retain moisture. This contributes to the overall moisture content of the cookies, making them softer and more enjoyable.
- Baking Soda: It is a leavening agent that reacts with acidic components in the recipe, such as brown sugar. This reaction produces carbon dioxide, which creates bubbles in the dough, leading to a rise during baking. The leavening action contributes to the cookies’ light and airy texture. Baking soda can have a slightly alkaline taste, which can help neutralise the acidity of ingredients like brown sugar. This balancing act enhances the overall flavour profile of the cookies.
- Salt: This is a flavour enhancer that balances sweetness and intensifies other flavours. In the cookie recipe, even a small pinch of salt can elevate the overall taste by enhancing the chocolate flavour and preventing the cookies from tasting overly sweet.
- Chocolate Chips: They are the focal point, providing bursts of chocolate throughout the cookies. They melt during baking, creating pockets of gooey, melted chocolate for a delightful texture and flavour contrast.
Why Freezing Your Cookie Dough Is One Of The Most Important Steps
One secret to achieving the ultimate chewiness is taking the time to freeze your cookie dough for 30 minutes to 2 hours (which is best). This essential step allows the ingredients to meld together, intensifying the flavours and creating that perfect, gooey consistency. It also helps with the following:
- Flavour Development: Freezing allows the fats in the dough, such as butter, to solidify. As the dough slowly thaws during baking, these fats melt more gradually, enhancing the flavour development. This slow melting process can contribute to a richer and more nuanced taste in the final baked cookies.
- Chewiness: Chilled or frozen dough results in a slower spread during baking. This slower spread allows the cookies to retain more moisture, contributing to a chewier texture. The gradual melting of fats and sugars in the dough also contributes to a softer and more satisfying bite.
- Reduced Spread: Freezing the dough before baking can help control the spread of the cookies. This is particularly beneficial if you want thick and chewy cookies. By solidifying the fats in the dough, the cookies are more likely to hold their shape and spread less during baking.
One of the easiest ways to freeze your cookie dough is by scooping it into balls and placing it in a Tupperware container. We love using this Ice-cream Scoop to help make the process of forming relatively equal sized cookie dough balls seamless.
Why the Chocolate You Choose Matters
In the world of cookie perfection, the choice of chocolate is nothing short of an art form. Over here we understand that the chocolate you use can elevate a cookie from good to extraordinary. That’s why our carefully curated a mix of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and the luscious blonde white chocolate, also known as Caramilk; it is a game-changer in the realm of irresistible cookie recipes.
- Milk Chocolate:
- Sweet Creaminess: The velvety sweetness of milk chocolate imparts a delightful creaminess to our cookies, creating a perfect harmony with the other flavours. It adds a classic touch that appeals to every sweet tooth.
- Dark Chocolate:
- Intense Richness: Dark chocolate brings a depth of flavour and richness that adds a sophisticated twist to our cookies. Its slightly bitter notes balance the sweetness, creating a complex and satisfying taste that lingers on the palate.
- Blonde White Chocolate (Caramilk):
- Caramelised Bliss: Blonde white chocolate, also known as Caramilk, introduces a caramelised sweetness that takes our cookies to the next level. Its golden hue and luscious flavour bring a unique and indulgent dimension, making each bite a luxurious experience.
The combination of these three chocolate varieties is not just about diversity; it’s about creating a symphony of flavours and textures in every cookie. From the creamy milk chocolate to the rich dark chocolate and the caramelized magic of blonde white chocolate, our chocolate mix is a testament to the belief that a cookie should be a multi-sensory delight.
So, when you choose our cookie recipes, you’re not just baking; you’re crafting an experience. Because the right chocolate blend isn’t just important – it’s the secret ingredient that transforms a cookie into a masterpiece.
Full Batch Of Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Full Batch Of Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Butter (180 g)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (200 g)
- 1/4 cup White Sugar (50 g)
- 1 egg and 1 yolk
- 2 tsp Vanilla (10 g)
- 1 1/2 cup Plain flour (180 g)
- 1/4 cup Corn flour (30 g)
- 1 tsp Salt (6 g)
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda (4 g)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and egg yolk to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well until the eggs are fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out portions of dough and shape them into balls. Place them in a container that can be placed in the freezer.
- Cover the cookie dough and chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours. Chilling the dough helps to prevent excessive spreading during baking and enhances the flavour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place your cookie dough scoops on the prepared baking sheet with enough space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centres may still be soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
It is a wonderful, easy and delicious recipe. This is the most delicious cookie I have ever tasted 😋😋💗💗
So glad that you enjoyed it!