Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie Recipe. These thick, bakery-style cookies are packed with chocolate chips for a chewy, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips for pressing on top
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Integrate chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
- Shape and bake: Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, press extra chocolate chips on top, and bake for 14–16 minutes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture.
- For extra decadence, add more chocolate chips and make oversized cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
