My Favorite C.C.C.

My Favorite C.C.C.

I admit that for years I refused to bake anything other than a "toll house cookie." To use any other recipe seemed like flirting with disaster. But,  I started craving a chewier cookie with crispy edges. One in which the dough was less sweet and really proved the chocolate chip was the star of the show. If you like chewier cookies with a crispy edge, then this is the cookie for you.

What you'll need :

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted melted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 egg plus one egg yolk
• 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°

In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl mix butter, sugars, and vanilla extract. Add egg and egg yolk. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Yes, I actually set a timer. You want the mixture to be as creamy and fluffy as possible. Slowly, at low speed, mix in your flour, salt, and baking soda mixture until fully blended. Add chocolate chips (and nuts if you use them) and stir with wooden spoon.

Drop spoonfuls of batter about 2" apart on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and let cool on pan for 2 minutes before removing and cooling on a rack. After they cool completely place in a container with secure lid.

Until next time, happy baking ;o)….