Yummy soft chocolate chip cookies 🍪
Ingredients:
• 8 tablespoons of salted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon food lion 100% honey
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt & a good sprinkle of kosher salt
• handful or so of Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Directions:
1). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds to just barely melt it.
It shouldn't be hot - but it should be almost entirely in liquid form.
2). Using a stand mixer or electric beaters mix butter, sugars, honey, flour, baking soda and salt.
3). After the ingredients are mixed well add the 1 egg and mix - don’t over mix it. Mix just enough that it’s blended in.
4). Add chocolate and make sure you break up the wafers into tiny pieces. (I included the picture of how it should look). - You can also just use chocolate chips but I had this in my pantry and decided to give it a try.
5). Roll the dough into 12 balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies look puffy and dry and just barely golden.
6). Let them cool for about 20 minutes and enjoy. 😋
One of the keys to achieving soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies lies in the choice of ingredients and proper preparation techniques. Using salted butter adds a subtle savory balance that enhances the sweetness of the cookies. Incorporating 100% honey, as in this recipe, introduces natural moisture and a rich depth of flavor, helping to keep the cookies soft. The use of Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers is an excellent alternative to traditional chocolate chips. These wafers melt smoothly and evenly, creating pockets of rich chocolate throughout the cookie. Breaking them into smaller pieces before mixing ensures that the chocolate distributes thoroughly, giving you a consistent texture in every bite. When mixing the dough, avoid over-beating after adding the egg, as this can develop gluten and make the cookies tougher. Mixing just enough to blend the egg in will preserve tenderness. Baking time and temperature are essential as well. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes allows the cookies to puff up and dry on the surface while remaining soft inside. Watching for a light golden hue on the edges helps you know when they're perfectly baked. Additionally, letting the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes allows them to set, making them easier to handle and enhancing their chewy texture. For extra flavor and texture contrast, a sprinkle of kosher salt on top before baking complements the sweetness and adds a gourmet touch. Experimenting with different types of sweeteners and chocolate varieties can also personalize your cookie recipe further. Feel free to pair these soft chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk, coffee, or tea for an irresistible snack or dessert experience. Sharing your baking creations on social platforms using hashtags like #cookieideas or #makecookieswithme can connect you with a community of fellow cookie lovers and baking enthusiasts who appreciate the joy of homemade treats.
