Description
These decadent, bakery-style cookies are prized for their impressive height and soft, gooey centers. By using a specific chilling technique and a blend of flours, you can create a substantial treat that balances a golden crunch with a rich, buttery heart.
Ingredients
- Cold Unsalted Butter, chopped into chunks
- Light Brown Sugar
- White Caster Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Self-Raising Flour
- Plain Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Chocolate Chips (Milk, Dark, or a mix)
Instructions
- Chop cold butter into chunks and beat in a large bowl for about a minute until slightly softened but not creamed.
- Add light brown and white caster sugars, beating until just combined.
- Mix in the large eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, plain flour, salt, and baking powder, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the dough by hand to ensure even distribution.
- Shape the dough into 120g balls and place them on a tray lined with greaseproof paper.
- Cover the tray and freeze the dough balls for at least 90 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and place an empty lined baking tray inside to heat up.
- Transfer the frozen dough balls onto the hot tray and bake for 15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes before serving to allow the centers to set.
Notes
For the best results, use high-quality butter and avoid over-mixing the dough once the flour is added to maintain a tender crumb. Chilling the dough is essential; the longer they stay in the freezer, the less they will spread during baking, resulting in that signature thick profile.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American