Experience the delight of baking French-style chocolate chunk cookies that perfectly balance a crunchy exterior with a soft, chewy interior. This recipe captures the essence of classic French bakery cookies, known for their rich flavors and substantial texture. Each cookie is generously studded with large chocolate chunks, providing a decadent treat for all chocolate lovers.
Why You'll Love This:
These cookies offer a sumptuous combination of textures—from the slightly crisp edges to the tender, melt-in-your-mouth centers filled with rich chocolate. The use of both brown and white sugars enriches the flavor profile, creating a deep caramel-like taste that complements the bursts of chocolate. Perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie.
Perfect Occasion:
These cookies are ideal for any event where a touch of elegance is appreciated. Serve them at afternoon tea, coffee breaks, or as a sophisticated dessert at dinner parties. They also make excellent gifts, particularly when beautifully packaged, and are sure to impress at bake sales and holiday gatherings.
Decoration Tips:
For an elegant finish, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the cookies just before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor. Alternatively, drizzle them with white chocolate for a stunning visual contrast and an extra layer of sweetness. Serve on a decorative plate or in a chic cookie jar to elevate your presentation.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 250 grams of all-purpose flour
- 125 grams of butter, softened
- 125 grams of brown sugar or vergeoise
- 50 grams of granulated white sugar
- Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder + 1 teaspoon of baking soda (or 2 teaspoons of baking powder if preferred)
- A pinch of salt
- 140 grams of chocolate, cut into large chunks
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the brown and white sugars with the softened butter, mixing until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing thoroughly to incorporate.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together and gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Divide the dough into six equal portions, shaping each into a ball.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are just set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 15 minutes; they will firm up but should remain soft inside.
Enjoy these delightful chocolate chunk cookies, a nod to French baking artistry, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family!
