**Indulge in a Chocolate Symphony: A Journey Through a Trio of Chocolate Chip Cookie Delights**
Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the world of chocolate chip cookies. This article offers a trio of exceptional recipes, each promising a unique symphony of flavors and textures. From the classic Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookies, renowned for their irresistible combination of chewy and crispy textures, to the decadent Double Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookies, boasting an extra dose of rich chocolate indulgence, and the irresistible Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining the wholesome goodness of oats with the beloved chocolatey goodness, this article caters to every chocolate enthusiast's desire.
LARGE BATCH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Provided by Becky
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, brown and granulated sugar together on medium speed, beating until light and fluffy about 2-3 minutes. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until incorporated on low speed. Turn mixer up to medium-high and mix for 1 minute.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add the cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix for 30 seconds then slowly add the flour. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the chocolate chips and either beat for a few seconds on low speed or fold in by hand.
- Drop 2 tablespoons of the dough or roll into balls onto a lined baking sheet. Top with more chocolate chips if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough for at least 1 hour or longer. (Overnight or a couple of days works too.) Or chill for 20-25 minutes in the freezer.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 F. Spread cookie dough on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just golden. Make sure not to over bake, the cookies will set up as they cool.
- Remove from oven, let cool on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, and then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling. (Store in an airtight container.)
LARGE BATCH CHOCOLATE CHUNK (CHOCOLATE CHIP) COOKIES (OAMC)
I've been making these cookies for over 20 years. I found this recipe in an old Service League Cookbook from the 1950's. The recipe was originally contributed by the Green Bay Day Nursery, and gently tweaked over the years. I can't begin to tell you how many people have asked for the recipe. The cookies do not spread much resulting in a nice thick drop cookie. Because of the large volume of cookie dough this produces, I use my KA Stand Mixer to prepare the dough and just mix the extras in by hand with a sturdy wooden spoon. This dough freezes very well, and can be halved successfully if desired. Don't be intimidated by the long directions as the dough itself is extremely easy, I have added Variations and Fun Tips which make the instructions seem longer. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 36m
Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 325°F.
- In a VERY large mixing bowl or largest bowl of your Stand Mixer, add brown sugar, white sugar, and shortening. Cream together very well.
- In another large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set Aside.
- Add flour mixture and eggs alternately to the creamed mixture, mix well, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Dissolve baking soda in the 4 tbs of HOT water. Add baking soda mixture and vanilla to dough and mix well.
- Stir in nuts and chocolate chunks.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 325° for 15-17 minutes. I get 12 cookies to a standard sized cookie sheet.
- VARIATIONS/TIPS:.
- Nuts: Can use walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, etc. so long as you have a total of 2 lbs. I measure each type of nut used into it's own bowl, see reason below.
- Chocolate Chunks: I seldom use just the chocolate chunks called for in the original recipe. Instead I use a combination of 3 lbs of a variety of baking pieces, and put in separate bowls. Try chocolate chunks, semisweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, mini M&M's, vanilla baking chips, chocolate/caramel swirled chips, etc. so long as you have a total of about 3 lbs (about 4 - 12 ounce packages) I have already used a little less than 3 lbs when I just didn't have enough available.
- FUN TIP:.
- Before adding the nuts and chocolate to your dough, divide the dough into 2 bowls. Since you have measured out the nuts and chocolate (or variety of baking pieces)into separate bowls, you can now create a variety of cookie dough flavors. Add whatever combination you would like so long as you add approximately equal amounts to each bowl.
- FOR EXAMPLE: Divide cookie dough into 2 bowls. To first bowl add 1 pound chopped pecans, 1 pound chocolate chunks, and 1/2 pound butterscotch chips. To second bowl add 1 pound chopped walnuts, 1 pound caramel/chocolate swirled chips, and 1/2 pound vanilla baking chips. The possibilities are endless. Have fun with this!
- When I freeze the dough, I do use my food saver machine. I fill the food saver bag with desired amount of dough and flatten out slightly before vacuum sealing. This way the dough lays flat in the freezer to save space, and thaws more quickly. I take the dough out of the freezer and put in the fridge the day before I plan on baking.
BIG BATCH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These are delicious, and easy especially if you have the dough made up in your freezer. They are a soft-type cookie.
Provided by 89240
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In medium bowl sift together flour and baking soda.
- Cream together butter, oil, and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture to wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- At this point, you can either separate recipe into 3rd's and freeze some of the dough in rolls for later use or cook immediately drop by spoonful (i make them big) on parchment lined baking sheets and slightly flatten with a spoon.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool.
- To use frozen rolls, allow to thaw in refrigerator, slice and follow normal directions.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your cookies. Use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy eating on its own.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies to spread less and hold their shape better.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature: This will help the cookies to develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Let the cookies cool completely: The cookies will continue to cook as they cool, so it's important to let them cool completely before enjoying them.
Conclusion:
These chocolate chunk cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with friends and family. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your chocolate chunk cookies turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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