The Ultimate Treat for Cookie Lovers

Imagine the warm and inviting aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through the air. These delectable treats, with their golden-brown edges and gooey centers, are the epitome of comfort food.

The Perfect Cookie Dough

The foundation of any great cookie lies in the dough. To create bakery-style chocolate chip cookies, start with the finest ingredients. Rich brown butter is essential for achieving that melt-in-your-mouth texture. Combine it with brown sugar and granulated sugar to create a harmonious blend of sweetness and depth of flavor. The brown sugar adds a subtle molasses undertone, while the granulated sugar ensures a crisp exterior.

Adding the Chocolate Chips

No chocolate chip cookie is complete without the star ingredient: chocolate chips. Opt for high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips that will maintain their shape and provide pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cookie. For a touch of decadence, we will be adding chunks of chocolate and peanut butter chips for an extra layer of richness.

Shaping and Baking

The way you shape and bake cookies can make all the difference. Using a large cookie scoop, gather a generous amount of dough and gently roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. For an added touch of indulgence, press a couple of chocolate chunks into the top of each dough ball before baking.

Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or savored alone in the quiet hours of the night, these cookies are a testament to the simple joys of homemade baked goods. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create the most delicious chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever tasted. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped into bite size chunks- I like Ghirardelli brand
• 1 cup peanut butter chips
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Sea salt – Maldon is the best

Instructions

Prepare the Brown Butter

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter turns into a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma.
• Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Mix the Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the 3/4 of chocolate chunks, save the rest for topping. Add the peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Bake the Cookies

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a large cookie scoop get a heaping amount of dough. Gently roll into a ball and drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a couple of chunks of chocolate into the top of the cookie dough.
• Bake for 13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Do not overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.  While they are still hot sprinkle them with sea salt. The salt is the perfect balance between sweet and salty so do not skip this part!

• The resting period allows the cookies to maintain their shape and texture.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with a glass of cold milk, a classic combination that enhances the cookie’s flavors. Alternatively, indulge in them while standing in the kitchen alone at 3 am for a moment of pure bliss.

Storing the Cookies

If you can resist devouring them all at once, the cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. This ensures they remain fresh and retain their delightful chewiness.

JENJOY!