Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience with this Gideon’s Bakehouse inspired recipe. These bakery-style cookies are thick, gooey in the center, and perfectly crisp around the edges, creating a delightful texture that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold cubed butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add chocolate: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks.
- Shape and chill: Scoop large balls of dough, roll in mini chocolate chips, and place on baking sheets. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 14–16 minutes until set but slightly underbaked. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Cool: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For the perfect texture, avoid overbaking the cookies.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months; bake from frozen with additional time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
