Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic chewy chocolate chip cookie with a few variations to really maximize the chewiness. These are there quintessential chewy cookie and probably my favorite cookie in the whole world.
Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 8 jumbo cookies
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Ingredients 

  • 230 g unsalted butter, room temperature, 2 sticks
  • 100 g white sugar
  • 200 g brown sugar
  • 5 g vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 g baking soda
  • 3 g baking powder
  • 7 g kosher salt
  • 330 g bread flour
  • 225 g 70% cacao baking chocolate bars, chopped and sifted

Instructions 

  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for 5-6 minutes. Scrape down sides halfway. Mix until lighter in color and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Add in bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix on low speed for 1 minute.
  • Fold in chopped chocolate and mix briefly on low speed to distribute evenly.
  • Put a few pieces of reserved chocolate into a scoop, then scoop dough into 4oz balls (about ½ cup) and place on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
  • Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight
  • Place frozen dough balls on a baking sheet, allowing a lot of room in between each cookie.
  • Sprinkle with flaky salt, and bake for 18-19 minutes at 375°F (190°C)until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  • Let cool slightly before serving
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