May 28th, 2008
Making a Better Chocolate Chip Cookie - Arising Victorious from a Potential Kitchen Disaster
When I first started making chocolate chip cookies from scratch, I did what most people do. I followed the Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe that can be found on the Nestle bag. All that changed when I completely messed up. Halfway through following the instructions, I started following the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe that was also on the bag. I noticed after a few steps, said “Oops” and resumed following the chocolate chip cookies.
My husband declared that they were the best chocolate chip cookies he’s ever had. They had a crispy outside and soft, gooey inside. Since that time, I’ve improved on the cookies even more.
My challenge to you is to find your own “special” chocolate chip cookie recipe. Take the recipe you always use, and make some changes to it. Here’s what I did to modify the recipe. You can borrow my ideas.
- add extra granulated sugar
- add more brown sugar
- use large, not extra large eggs
- add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee grinds to the batter
- add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the batter
- line the baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper before dropping the cookies down
- let them cool on a cooling rack instead of in the pan
If you decide to make any changes and they come out great, let me know!
