Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies 

These Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies are inspired by the iconic, bakery-style treats found in New York City. Known for their thick, chewy texture and generous chocolate chunks, these cookies are a delightful indulgence. The recipe incorporates cold butter and frozen dough to reduce spread, ensuring a thick and gooey center. 

🧄 Ingredients

• 200 g cold unsalted butter, chopped

• 180 g light brown sugar

• 80 g white caster sugar

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 250 g self-raising flour

• 150 g plain flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 300 g milk/white/dark chocolate chips or a mixture 

🔪 Directions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold butter for 1 minute until slightly softened. Add the light brown sugar and white caster sugar, and beat until just combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until incorporated.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, plain flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until a thick dough forms.

3. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the dough using your hands to ensure even distribution.

4. Shape the Cookies: Weigh out 120g portions of dough and shape them into rough balls. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover with cling film and freeze for at least 90 minutes, or up to 48 hours for best results.

5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan). Place a dark-colored baking tray in the oven to heat up for 5 minutes.

6. Bake the Cookies: Place 3 to 4 frozen dough balls onto the preheated tray, ensuring they are spaced apart. Bake for 15 minutes until golden on the outside edges but still slightly underbaked in the center.

7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

📊 Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal

• Total Fat: 20 g

• Saturated Fat: 12 g

• Cholesterol: 50 mg

• Sodium: 200 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 50 g

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g

• Sugars: 30 g

• Protein: 4 g