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pockypig-style choco-chunk cookies
like most people i made my first batch of chocolate chip cookies following the
recipe on the back of the nestle bag. those were good, but not completely satisfactory,
so i've been experimenting/perfecting this recipe for the last few years. this is
pretty close to perfection. but there is always room for improvement.
this is my secret recipe. so shhhhh!!! and also, i'd like some feedback,
so if you try this recipe, tell me what you think. thanks!
before you start anything else, preheat the oven to 375F.
in a blender (i don't have a food processor) combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
pulse/blend until ingredients are mixed well. set aside. measure brown sugar into a 2 cup measuring cup
add 1/2 cup of white sugar. stir until sugars are mixed well and set aside. put butter into large bowl.
if the butter is not soft already (ie: you didn't realize you wanted to make cookies and you
only have two frozen sticks) make sure the bowl is microwave safe and place into microwave for 3 minutes
on 20% or until butter is softened. try not to end up with butter soup. and make sure it's real
butter. the taste difference is really obvious. and if you're worried about health reasons, stop. you're
making cookies, not health food snax. with a wooden spoon start whipping butter into a creamy smooth
consistency. slowly stir in the sugar (make sure to break apart any lumps). once mixed add in the vanilla and stir. then add 1 egg,
stir. then the other. stir completely. now slowly add the flour mixture. mix well. once
this mixture is together. add a splash of milk and stir again. batter should be runnier than
normal cookie batter, but if batter is too runny (ie: cake batter consistency)
add in more flour as needed. stir in the chocolate chunks (i prefer chunks, but chips also
work well)
drop by large (at least 1 inch wide) spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
place sheet into oven. bake for about 11 minutes (depends on oven). remove sheet and let sit for 2 minutes (this is important or they'll
fall apart). transfer to wire racks to cool completely. makes about 3 dozen. maybe.
for variation, try adding ground espresso directly to batter. or a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.
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- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
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2 sticks unsalted butter (soft as in left out all day)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp+ vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups chocolate chunks (or chips)
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smidge of milk
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