Chocolate Chip Cookies (3 WAYS)

3 recipes for chocolate chip cookies for whatever cookie mood you're in - chewy, crispy, or gooey. Get a free bag of fresh coffee with any Trade subscription at drinktrade.com/brian.

☕Like this content and want to show support? Buy me a "coffee" here: ko-fi.com/brianlagerstrom

📸INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/brian_lagerstrom

🔪MY GEAR:
4oz COOKIE SCOOP: amzn.to/3B24rpO
FINE MESH STRAINER: amzn.to/3DcuWcv
PARCHMENT SHEETS: amzn.to/3BaSaPP
DIGITAL SCALE: amzn.to/30bNZO3
HALF SHEET PAN: amzn.to/41SQxy1
HALF SHEET WIRE RACK: amzn.to/41tasDT
KITCHEN AID MIXER: amzn.to/3IGRS3s
QUARTER SHEET PAN + RACK: amzn.to/3jqDGgx
FAVORITE STAINLESS BOWL: amzn.to/3pTBCTo
AMAZON STORE: www.amazon.com/shop/brianlagerstrom
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases*



For best results, I recommend using weighted gram measurements rather than volumetric conversions.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Ingredients
∙230g (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
∙100g (½c) white sugar
∙200g (1c) brown sugar
∙5g (1 1/4t) vanilla extract
∙2 large eggs +∙1 egg yolk
∙3g (½t) baking soda
∙3g (½t) baking powder
∙7g (1¼t) salt
∙330g (2 1/3c) bread flour
∙225g (1½c) 70% cacao baking chocolate bars, chopped and sifted

1 In a mixer bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for 5-6 minutes, scraping down sides halfway. Mix until lighter in color and fluffy.
2 Add vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk. Mix on low speed until just combined.
3 Add in bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix on low speed for 1 minute.
4 Fold in chopped chocolate and mix briefly on low speed to distribute evenly.
5 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.
6 Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight
7 Place frozen dough balls on a baking sheet, allowing a lot of room in between each cookie.
8 Sprinkle with flaky salt, and bake for 18-19 minutes at 375°F (190°C )until edges are golden and centers are soft.
9 Let cool slightly before serving.


Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 24-26 cookies
Ingredients
∙275g (2 sticks + 3T) unsalted butter, melted
∙125g (2/3c) white sugar
∙125g (2/3c) brown sugar
∙30g (2T) corn syrup or honey
∙30g (2T) milk
∙10g (2t) vanilla extract
∙1 egg yolk
∙8g (1t) baking soda
∙10g (2t) salt
∙285g (2¼c) all-purpose flour
∙165g (1c) 70% cacao baking chocolate, chopped and sifted + extra for topping
∙100g (1c) walnuts, chopped into pea-size pieces
∙Flaky salt

1 In a mixer, mix together white sugar, brown sugar, and corn syrup. With mixer on low, slowly stream in melted butter and mix until smooth.
2 With mixer on low, add milk, vanilla, and egg yolk. Mix for 30 sec or until combined.
3 Add baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix on low speed until just combined, about 45 seconds
4 Fold in chopped chocolate and walnuts. Mix briefly to distribute evenly for about 20-25 seconds
5 Scoop dough into 45g (about 2T) portions, roll lightly, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a piece of chocolate on top of each cookie. Refridgerate for 10 minutes.
6 Sprinkle with flaky salt and bake for 14-16 minutes at 325°F (165°C), until cookies are golden and crisp.
7 Let cool before serving.


Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
∙200g (1c) brown sugar
∙100g (½c) white sugar
∙115g (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
∙5g (1t) vanilla extract
∙1 large egg + 2 yolks
∙7g (1¼t) salt
∙3g (1/4t) baking soda
∙3g (1/2t) baking powder
∙15g (2T) cornstarch
∙200g (1½c) all-purpose flour
∙130g (1c) cake flour
∙300g (1¾c) large chocolate chips

1 In a mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for 5-6 minutes on high speed until light and fluffy.
2 Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolks. Mix on med-low speed until combined.
3 Add all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch. Mix on low speed until combined or about 1 minute
4 Fold in chocolate chips.
5 Scoop dough into 4oz balls (about ½ cup) and place on a parchment-lined tray. Cover Freeze for at least 1 hour or overnight.
6 Place frozen dough balls on a baking sheet, sprinkle with flaky salt, and bake for 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C) until golden.
7 Let cool slightly before serving.


CHAPTERS:
0:00 Chewy chocolate chip cookies
5:02 Thin and crispy chocolate chip cookie
7:40 Coffee with my cookies
8:46 Finishing the thin and crispy cookies
9:42 Gooey chocolate chip cooki