Indulge in the ultimate baking delight with our Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, guaranteed to become a favorite in your recipe collection. These cookies are celebrated for their perfect texture—crispy around the edges and wonderfully soft and gooey in the middle. By blending specific techniques and ingredients, such as using melted butter for richness, a combination of muscovado and refined sugars for depth of flavor, and resting the dough to enhance texture, this recipe offers a cookie experience that is both satisfying and decadent.
Why You'll Love This:
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies provide the ideal bite that cookie lovers search for: crispy at the edges and meltingly tender in the center. The use of both muscovado sugar and refined sugar not only adds a complex flavor but also contributes to the chewy texture. Bicarbonate of soda is used instead of baking powder to create the perfect rise, ensuring that each cookie has just the right amount of spread and puff. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a casual enthusiast, these cookies are straightforward to make and deliver consistent results.
Perfect Occasion:
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for nearly any occasion. They're a hit at children's parties, a welcome snack at book clubs, a comforting treat on a lazy weekend afternoon, and a delightful surprise in school lunches. Their universal appeal also makes them a fantastic choice for holiday gifts or potluck contributions. Bake a batch for family movie night, or bring them along to a community event—these cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.
Decoration Tips:
While these cookies are spectacular on their own, you can elevate them with a few simple touches. Before baking, sprinkle a light dusting of fleur de sel on top of each cookie to enhance the chocolate flavor with a hint of saltiness. For a festive twist, mix in colored chocolate candies or sprinkle crushed candy canes over the cookies before they go into the oven during the holiday season.
Ingredients:
- 190 grams of flour
- 110 grams of unsalted butter
- 60 grams of muscovado sugar (or substitute with dark brown sugar)
- 50 grams of granulated sugar
- 5 grams of baking soda
- 1 egg
- 150 grams of chocolate chunks or chips
- A pinch of fleur de sel
Instructions:
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with both types of sugar using a spatula or a mixer with a paddle attachment. Blend in the egg until well incorporated.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda, adding a pinch of fleur de sel, and mix until the dough is uniform.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks or chips.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap, ensuring it's in direct contact, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (347 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Form the dough into 8 equal-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced well apart.
- Bake for 9 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remember, they will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Enjoy these chewy, indulgent treats that are sure to satisfy your cookie cravings!
