Sunday, August 30, 2009

THE BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies- EVER

I love chocolate. I love cookies. So of course, I looooove chocolate chip cookies. I've always enjoyed the good ol' Nestle Tolle House Cookies from the chocolate chip package, but the following recipe changed my life! Ok, so maybe a slight exaggeration, but let me tell you these cookies are simply a-m-a-z-i-n-g. In fact, if I had any desire to open a bakery I do believe these would make me rich. But instead, I'm going to share the recipe with you :o)

2 1/4 C. bread flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 sticks of butter, melted
1/4 C. white sugar
1 1/4 C. packed dark brown sugar (light brown is ok too)
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (use the good stuff)
1 whole egg. 1 egg yolk, 2 Tbs. whole milk
2 C. (1 pkg) chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 F

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until creamy. Add whole egg, egg yolk, and milk into mix, one at a time beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Chill (very important!). Drop by rounded teaspoon (or use an icecream scoop like I do) onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown- usually closer to 9 minutes. They will look slightly undercooked in the middle, but this is when they're just perfect. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Always start your cookies on a cool pan.

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It's impossible to keep little hands away from cookies!
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Pure satisfaction. How do you like the chocolate smile?

5 comments:

  1. Ooh, thanks! I'm on the hunt for the best recipe since they're Wes's favorite thing EVER. He was sitting next to me as I scrolled to the pictures and went "WHOA!"

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  2. Awesome. Let me know how they turn out when you make them.

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  3. Please email or bring this recipie to me. Or better yet, bring me a sample of the cookies!
    As you know, I am computer challenged and I am not sure how to clip and paste it from your site!
    Love,
    Nan

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  4. From a Nestie on my anniversary board from WV: "THANK YOU! They really were the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had. I made them for our get together on Saturday and the recipe makes a VERY large batch. I didn't think they all would be gone at the end of the day, but they were! They were soft and moist. I was really surprised and everyone complimented them. Thanks for the post!"

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  5. That's awesome! I love sharing great recipes- I'll have to do it on here more often!

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