Description
Irresistible Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver pure comfort with oversized, gooey chocolate-studded perfection. Crisp edges and molten centers promise a blissful indulgence that makes each bite a delightful celebration of classic American baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup butter, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dry mixture by sifting flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and white sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring on low speed until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold walnuts and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a large ice cream scoop to portion dough, creating 12 substantial cookies. Shape each portion by hand and arrange on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake on the center rack for 12 minutes, watching for a slightly golden edge while avoiding over-baking.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool directly on the baking sheet, which helps them set and maintain their soft texture. Serve warm for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Try different nuts like pecans or almonds for varied texture and flavor profiles.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for richer, more intense chocolate taste in each bite.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg