Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup unsalted butter (Cold and cubed)
• 0.75 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.333 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (Room temperature)
• 1 egg yolk (Room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp milk powder
• 0.25 tsp baking powder
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 milk chocolate chips (The source states “3/4 milk chocolate chips” without specifying a unit.)
• flaky sea salt (For topping)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, milk powder, espresso powder, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well until the dry ingredients are evenly combined.

2. 2

   Fit a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the cold, cubed butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the mixer bowl.

3. 3

   Mix on medium speed for about 2–3 minutes, until the mixture looks creamy.

4. 4

   Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste. Mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.

6. 6

   Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor and thicker cookies.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Scoop large portions of dough, about an ounce each, and roll them loosely into balls. Keep the dough balls tall rather than flattening them for a bakery-style appearance.

10. 10

    Bake for 15–16 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.

11. 11

    Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over the baked cookies.

12. 12

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.

Notes

The source gives the milk chocolate chip quantity as “3/4 milk chocolate chips” and does not specify a unit, so that measurement is preserved as written. The stated portion size is approximately one ounce each; the number of cookies is therefore estimated.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baked
• American
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