Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies are inspired by the bakery-style cookies from Panera Bread. They feature a delightful combination of semi-sweet chocolate chunks and milk chocolate flakes, offering a rich and indulgent treat. The recipe utilizes melted butter, which not only simplifies the preparation process but also imparts a toffee-like flavor to the cookies. With a generous scoop size, these cookies are thick, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you're craving a comforting dessert or a special snack, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results at home.

Ingredients (Makes 18 large cookies)

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1½ cups packed light brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 8 oz chopped chocolate (a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate recommended)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 370°F (188°C). Line three 18x13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until a paste forms. Add the eggs and whisk until smooth.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda to the wet mixture. Whisk until just combined.

4. Add Chocolate: Fold in the chopped chocolate pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5. Chill Dough: For optimal results, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This step enhances the flavor and texture of the cookies.

6. Scoop Dough: Using a 2 oz cookie scoop (approximately ¼ cup), portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers appear slightly underdone.

8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 325 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 47 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Fat: 15 g

  • Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 45 mg

• Sodium: 424 mg

• Potassium: 86 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 35 g