Alton Brown’s Chewy Cookies 🍪
Description: This is Alton Brown’s recipe for Chewy Cookies. Whether you’re craving a sweet treat or planning a baking session, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings for chewy goodness. I haven’t tried it yet. I thought I’d add it here so I could have it in my cookbook.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 188.7
- Fat Content: 9.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6g
- Cholesterol Content: 28.1mg
- Sodium Content: 127.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 16.7g
- Protein Content: 1.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 375°F.
- Melt Butter: In a heavy-bottom medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Pour the melted butter into the mixer’s work bowl. Add the sugar and brown sugar. Cream the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Chill the dough for better handling. Then, scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets, placing 6 cookies per sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 14 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown, checking on them after 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet for even browning.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
Enjoy Your Chewy Cookies!
These Chewy Cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a gathering with friends. With their soft texture and rich chocolate flavor, they’re bound to become a favorite in your household. So go ahead, indulge in these delightful treats and savor every bite!
