The Perfect Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookie
The beauty of this chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe is that you melt the butter in the microwave (or stove top if you wish) and the whole batter comes together so easily, with a whisk. Does it get any easier than that? The technique is different, in that you roll the dough into a ball, pull it in half and then stack the two “ends” on top of one another. The end result? A chewy cookie on the inside, with crispy edges. It’s a versatile cookie, so add chips or (in this case) M&Ms. Nuts are optional.
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 sticks 12 tablespoons of salted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini m&m’s or your choice of chips
- chopped walnuts or pecans are optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in the microwave, and set aside, until just cooled.
- Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the butter and sugars until they are combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir until mixed.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms – it might seem creamy but no worries, it will come together.
- Divide the dough how you choose (1/4 cup portions for 18 large cookies or 2 tablespoon portions for 36 smaller cookies).
- Shape each portion into a ball with your hands then pull each ball into two equal pieces. Turn each half so that the rough side of the half (what used to be the inside of the ball) faces upwards and then press both halves together.
- Place the dough rough-side up on a baking sheets. If you’re doing large cookies, I’d leave about 2 inches in between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes (large cookies) or 8-12 minutes (small cookies) or until the edges are slightly brown. The centers should be
- soft and puffy. Do not over bake. Let cool completely then enjoy!
Notes
Recipe source: Adapted from "The Perfect Cookie" America's Test Kitchen