Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Classic Treat Reinvented

Prepare to be enchanted by these milk chocolate chip cookies, a classic recipe with a twist that elevates every bite. These cookies are the perfect blend of crispy edges and gooey centers, loaded with generous chunks of milk chocolate that melt in your mouth deliciously. Made with a precise balance of dry and wet ingredients, these cookies are designed to achieve the ultimate texture and flavor that cookie lovers crave.

Why you'll love this: These cookies are made with the perfect chewiness, achieved through the addition of cornstarch and a precise chilling process. The use of brown and granulated sugar gives these cookies a deep, caramel-like sweetness with just the right amount of crunch. The milk chocolate chunks provide a rich, creamy contrast to the texture of the cookie, making them irresistible to chocolate lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these cookies are foolproof and fabulous.

Perfect opportunity: These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together, a school event, or a sophisticated tea party. They make a great treat for holiday cookie exchanges, a comforting snack for family movie night, or a thoughtful homemade gift, beautifully packaged in a decorative tin. Their universal appeal makes them a hit at adult and kid-friendly parties alike.

Decorating tips: replaces the word nice with empty add an extra touch of elegance to these delicious cookies, consider drizzling them with white chocolate frosting once they’ve cooled. For a festive touch, sprinkle a few colorful sugar crystals or edible glitter on top before baking. This not only enhances their visual appeal, but also adds a bit of texture to each bite.

Ingredients:

• Dry mix:
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Wet mix:
  • 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• Incorporated:
  • 1 1/4 cups (225 g) milk chocolate chunks

1. Mix the dry ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. Set aside.
2. Mix the wet ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract and stir until smooth.

3. Form the cookie dough:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until well combined. Fold in the milk chocolate pieces.
4. Cool the dough:
   • Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial to achieve the perfect texture and prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
5. Cook:
   • Preheat your oven to 170°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
   • Form balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
   • Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is still tender.
6. Let cool and serve:
   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Appreciate these sumptuous milk chocolate chip cookies, where each bite is filled with rich chocolate and a perfect, satisfying texture.