I had some fun in the kitchen last weekend! When there are infinite variations of a classic recipe (such as the chocolate chip cookie) with so many that claim to be "the best", you've just got to try them all right!? I'm on a search for the BEST chocolate chip cookie out there! In total, I've chosen 4 different recipes that claim to be the best. Let's review what makes a great chocolate chip cookie:
- slightly crispy outside with a fluffy inside
- soft chewy texture
- right sweetness of dough
- LOADS of chocolate chips!
Our first batch is Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie from Baking Illustrated, p. 434. You can also find the recipe here http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/06/21/thick-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/. Its claim to fame? An oversized thick cookie with the perfect crispy-chewy ratio. The secret ingredients that make this just that is the extra egg-yolk and melted-butter method instead of the cream-butter method.
The result? A beautiful chocolate chip cookie that spread nicely and evenly while baking! The edges were slightly crispy (could have baked for a TAD bit longer) and it was definitely chewy when cooled completely. The vanilla accent was a bit strong for me, but you like that in your cookie, then the dough was perfect! It tasted so good my mom's already betting on this to be the best recipe out there! The recipe got a total rating of 8.5/10.
Recipe: Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie from Baking Illustrated, p. 434
or click the title to go to Brown Eyed Baker.
I will be putting this cookie-hunt off to the side while I venture off into the vegan world tomorrow for a month! Stay tuned!
Bought some non-dairy milk and tofu to kick-start vegan month for tomorrow! (what looks like illegal substances in the bags is actually whole wheat flour and pearl barley)
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