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Chubby Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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witloof
March 2, 2019
I got up at 6am to bake a batch of these to take with us to a big dance festival, and at that hour of the day I am not too sharp... so I used a half cup measure for the sugars and didn't realize it until all of the dough had been shaped and was chilling, so I couldn't really do anything about it at that point. They were still really good!
witloof
March 3, 2019
I made another batch yesterday and didn't screw it up. OMG so good. They were a birthday present for a friend.
witloof
October 8, 2018
Made these again, this time rolling them into balls and chilling them overnight on the baking sheets. I did not press down, as you suggested, and the shape was wonderful, nicely domed. Everyone loved them!
Naomi
October 18, 2016
Dear mrslarkin,
Due to a severe gluten intolerance, I haven't chocolate cookies scratch in maybe 6 years. My sister gave me a of Bob's Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour and I decided to try cookies. After a very successful of molasses cookies from a recipe in my sixth handwriting, I tried chocolate chip recipe exactly as directed reserving the tablespoon of flour per cup and the slight reduction of sea salt. They were the most perfect most delicious chocolate chip cookies I've ever made, with or without wheat flour. Thank you! (p.s. my old phone won't let me edit this so I apologize for typos!)
Due to a severe gluten intolerance, I haven't chocolate cookies scratch in maybe 6 years. My sister gave me a of Bob's Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour and I decided to try cookies. After a very successful of molasses cookies from a recipe in my sixth handwriting, I tried chocolate chip recipe exactly as directed reserving the tablespoon of flour per cup and the slight reduction of sea salt. They were the most perfect most delicious chocolate chip cookies I've ever made, with or without wheat flour. Thank you! (p.s. my old phone won't let me edit this so I apologize for typos!)
littlechef16
March 28, 2015
I made these the other day and found them to be a little too cake-y for me. I added a half cup of dark brown sugar, a half stick of butter, and a quarter cup of flower. They were the best chocolate chip cookies i've ever made!
CarlaCooks
January 28, 2014
I made these last night and they are amazing! Perfect texture: very cake-like (which I prefer in a cookie), and they are still just as chewy this morning (yes, I did have a cookie for breakfast). I substitute 100 g of flour for 100 g of rye flour, used 3 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs, and used about 130 g brown sugar (about 50 g short of a full cup, but that was all I had), 200 g white sugar, and a few tablespoons sugar sirup to make up for the missing brown sugar. I bake two dozen cookies (the timing was spot on) and froze a dozen for later. Thanks for my new favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe!
TheWimpyVegetarian
December 24, 2013
I make these every year for one of my holiday cookies, and they never, ever disappoint. I've got two trays in the oven right now. I'm eating cookie dough pretty fast though, so they better come out soon or I'm going to run out of dough to bake :-)
mrslarkin
January 9, 2014
Step away from the cookie dough! haha. It's seriously one of the best raw doughs I've ever tasted. And they're not so bad baked, either. I love these cookies.
Happy new year, everyone!
Happy new year, everyone!
witloof
January 20, 2013
Hi Mrs. Larkin,
I spoke to the recipient of those cookies {I baked them as part of the Christmas tip my organization gives the staff at the building that hosts our events}. He said, "They were so chewy and delicious, really amazing! The best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had!"
I spoke to the recipient of those cookies {I baked them as part of the Christmas tip my organization gives the staff at the building that hosts our events}. He said, "They were so chewy and delicious, really amazing! The best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had!"
witloof
December 22, 2012
Mrs. Larkin, these are awesome! I used bread flour for extra chewiness and didn't have molasses so I used sorghum syrup. I added a tablespoon of instant espresso powder. The flavor is gorgeous! Next time I make them {these will now be my go to recipe} I'll add some macadamia nuts. WOW!
swedishturkey
November 27, 2012
I made these last night, and they are AMAZING! I brought them into work today, and they were eaten up so fast. I have finally found the perfect cookie. Thanks so much for sharing.
mrslarkin
November 27, 2012
I'm so pleased, swedishturkey! Thanks for letting me know. We love this cookie like crazy.
mrslarkin
November 5, 2012
RECIPE UPDATE: The past half-dozen batches I've made of these cookies, I've added a tablespoon of molasses. The taste is incredible, and I think it adds to the chewiness, but again, I might just be dreaming this part up. I also decided that baking at 350 is ideal, as opposed to 325, especially if you choose to freeze the dough balls. Just make sure your oven is consistently at 350 degrees, and if that means cracking up the oven 25 degrees, then so be it. This is what I do all the time, what with my bipolar oven. It's important to find you oven's happy place.
fiveandspice
November 5, 2012
Yay! Fat, chewy cookies are always a winner in my book.
mrslarkin
November 5, 2012
I can't decide if I like fat and chewy or thin and crispy. But when I've got one of these in my mouth, and a cold glass of milk, the verdict is very clear.
tessa022707
June 6, 2012
I left you a comment a year ago about how much my family loved these cookies. Wanted you to know that I made them every Sunday for the Oceanside Beach Lifeguards ( my oldest is a beach guard). I would deliver them just as their day was ending and they were coming back to headquaters ravenous.
Just received several FB messages and texts from different guards reminding me the beach season is in full swing as of today and maybe I might want to continue last years routine with " those cookies". Thought you might like to know.....you're a hit at the beach!
Just received several FB messages and texts from different guards reminding me the beach season is in full swing as of today and maybe I might want to continue last years routine with " those cookies". Thought you might like to know.....you're a hit at the beach!
mrslarkin
June 6, 2012
Thanks, Tessa! That is so cool, and you totally made my day. Where is Oceanside Beach?
tessa022707
June 11, 2012
Northern San Diego County. Oceanside is the northern most city in San Diego and the second largest city in the county. Four miles of beaches mean a lot of hungry lifeguards! So thanks for a great recipe.
cakillgore
May 27, 2012
What a beautiful mistake you made! My oven runs hot, so I cut the baking time to 13 minutes and they were perfect. I opted for the larger cookies, and my batch made about 42 3-1/2 inch cookies. Perfec for the kids at our memorial day bbq tomorrow. I also sed Guittard Extra Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips to add a more eleant flavor of chocolate. My Kitchenaid was the right tool for this job! One bowl clean up. Used Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, and that worked perfectly.
mrslarkin
May 27, 2012
Thank you, cakillgore! So glad you enjoyed these. I love that Guittard chocolate - so delicious.
Niknud
February 4, 2012
On your recommendation, I made these for ice cream sandwiches for dessert. My big mistake was making them early in the afternoon. I had to fend off the hordes with a meat cleaver to make sure there were enough left to make sandwiches by the end of the day. Husband announced: Best Cookie Ever. Why haven't you made these before? Thanks so much mrslarkin!
mrslarkin
February 5, 2012
:) yay! You're welcome, Niknud! hope limbs of hordes are safe, and that you had some left over chubbies to make sangwidges.
tessa022707
May 23, 2011
I made these cookies 4 times last week! Added cocoa powder to one batch, mini peanut butter cups to another, and homemade toffee bits to another. My co-workers were in heaven to say nothing of hubby and teenagers. Great mistake, it is printed and taped to the inside of the baking cabinet! Thanks
mrslarkin
May 23, 2011
You're welcome! That is so great tessa! Really glad you like these - we think they're pretty yummy too!
boulangere
May 20, 2011
Today was MrsL day in my Friday Baking & Pastry class. Among other things, we made these as well as your chewy sugar cookies. Success on the former: variable. We learned what a perfect bake is and how challenging it is to wish one could un-bake something overbaked. One great observation on these: "OMG, do they have ENOUGH chocolate chips?!?" As for your sugar cookies, uniformly perfect and wonderful. I'll email you some photos this weekend.
mrslarkin
May 20, 2011
Wow! Thank you for trying my recipes, boulangere. I'm honored! I made these yesterday, and since I can't leave well enough alone, I wanted to see how they'd turn out at 375. For me, they were way too cakey and well done. For others, they loved 'em. Similar to how one man's trash is another man's treasure? As for the chips...clearly, I really like chocolate. ;) Thanks again.
boulangere
May 12, 2011
Made these yesterday with 14 children. Definitely chubby, definitely chewy, much loved!
cookiecakes
May 12, 2011
And there is it... my new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe... I can't keep my fingers out of the bowl! Help!
nannydeb
April 12, 2011
I made the cookie dough the other day for an office potluck tomorrow, but every night my husband asks me to bake a couple up for him and the dough is almost gone! I'll have to make more tonight. They're delicious!
Shopgirl8525
March 20, 2011
These are so awesome! I've never had more compliments on any other cookie I've shared at the office. This is my new standard choc chip cookie recipe! Thank you! :)
mrslarkin
March 21, 2011
You are so welcome, Shopgirl! I'm really glad you enjoyed these!! Might have to whip up a batch myself...it's been a while. :)
checker
March 11, 2011
I have been craving chocolate chip cookies. And thank you for adjusting the recipe to allow for dough eating.
mrslarkin
March 21, 2011
You're welcome, checker! Whenever I make these, there always seems to be a stampede towards the mixing bowl, spoons flailing, fist fights, general sibling unrest, etc. etc. (well, maybe not the fist fights, but the rest, oh yes.)
mrslarkin
February 22, 2011
Inspired by BlissfulBaker and ChezSuzanne, I made these tonight in small version. I liked them! I did a few test runs and they came out chewier when I flattened the balls slightly. I'll add this alternative step to the recipe. Thanks guys!!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 23, 2011
Yah team!!! For me the smaller size worked well for my little grandchildren running around the house.....:-)
Blissful B.
February 20, 2011
So I've been a little obsessed with chocolate chip cookies lately, trying all sorts of recipes & comparing. I tried the Nieman Marcus one that Dymnyno suggested & fell in love with the espresso powder addition. The cookies don't taste like coffee; they just have a richness of flavor that's wonderful. However, I much prefer the texture of this chubby-chewy recipe, so I've just added espresso powder to the ingredients & it's my new go-to recipe. If you want to try it, just add 1-1/2 Tbsp to the batter.
mrslarkin
February 20, 2011
Yes! I love espresso powder in cookies! I've done the NYT recipe (the one I mention in the headnote) with a couple Tablespoons of espresso powder and they are really really good, like a cappuccino cookie. Sometimes I will top each cookie with a couple of whole coffee beans. Can't wait to try that with this recipe. Thanks BB! Question for you both, BB and CS, when you made the cookies small, did you press the balls down, like in step 8?
Blissful B.
February 20, 2011
One bonus of the small cookies is that there's no need to press them, nor to rotate the pan. Just spoon little balls onto the cookie sheet, bake 12 minutes & done!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 21, 2011
I didn't press mine down since they were smaller. I used an ice cream scooper - and when they came out they were nice a chubby, slightly domed, pieces of goodness. My baking time was 12 minutes like BBs.
Blissful B.
February 17, 2011
Mmm-Mmmm-Mmmmmmmmmmmm! What a great recipe. I needed to make a thank you batch of cookies for our car mechanic, and I figured chocolate chip cookies are always a favorite. (Yes, our mechanic is actually so awesome he deserves cookies.) So, I whipped up your recipe tonight with these changes: (1) I made a half batch -- it's always a fun kitchen challenge to measure 1-1/2 eggs (2) I was out of white sugar so I used 100% dark brown sugar (3) I made the cookies small - about 1 ounce each. (I'm one of those people who feels like I'm getting more of a treat if I get to eat 3 little cookies instead of 1 big one.) At this point, you're probably thinking, 'Hey. These cookies are supposed to be for the mechanic!' I'm no saint. He's not getting ALL the cookies. Anyway, since they were small, they baked up in 12 minutes, with no need to rotate the pan. Is there anything better than the taste of a warm chocolate chip cookie just minutes out of the oven? Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. It's a keeper!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 18, 2011
When I made these cookies yesterday, I made them small too - 1.5 oz each. I thought by doing them small I would have a cookie or 2, but be ok since they would be so small. Wrong. I ate at least 8 yesterday and 6 so far today. I keep thinking - but they're so small, I can have more. Sigh. But really, these are just great cookies.
mrslarkin
February 20, 2011
I'm so glad you guys liked this recipe!!! BB, I'm happy to hear you (and the mechanic) are enjoying these! CS, you're right, big or small makes no difference - they will get eaten regardless of size!
High-Heeled N.
February 4, 2011
Are you kidding me??!! These are some of the best cookies I have ever made!! I did switch out the measurement of cinnamon and nutmeg since I love nutmeg so much. I made a batch and shared with my neighbors .... now everyone is beating on my door for more. Must dash and bake some more!! Thank you for this wonderful "mistake". And my neighborhood thanks you.
High-Heeled N.
February 4, 2011
This is embarrassing ..... I meant to comment on Merrill's cookies. Shame on me for not paying attention. I will now make these!!
dymnyno
February 1, 2011
I go both ways...crispy or chewy! These look seriously delicious. I usually use the Nieman Marcus chocolate chip cookie recipe, but will try both the original and the new improved Miz Liz version!!
mrslarkin
February 1, 2011
Haha! Thanks Mary!! Oh that NM recipe is good too! Let me know if you make these.
gingerroot
January 31, 2011
Can't wait to make these, and I'm not waiting for a snow day. : ) PS, Thanks for all of your tips, especially regarding how to properly measure flour. I am a better baker for it!
AntoniaJames
January 30, 2011
Okay, I know mistakes lead to great things sometimes, but one way to avoid the mistake of adding the wrong amount of flour, when you're counting multiple one-cups (especially when making things like cakes and cookies) is to use an old-fashioned sifter, the kind with measuring lines on the inside. You will always know how much flour you've put in. And once you add the other dry ingredients, and sift them into your mixing bowl, you'll never wonder if you whisked the dry ingredients thoroughly enough, or if there are any nasty hard lumps of baking soda or powder, etc. I realize a lot of people think they're unnecessary, and are a one-trick pony, but I've been using a sifter regularly since I was about 8 or 9, and I really like them!! ;o)
mrslarkin
January 31, 2011
Great tip, AJ! I don't own a sifter, and probably won't ever, since I have a teeny tiny kitchen and limited storage. The scale works great for me! :-)
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 30, 2011
I'm a huge chewy fan, and have a weekend with the grandkids coming up in the mountains. These will be perfect for us!!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 16, 2011
These may be the best chocolate chip cookies I've made!! I was short on chocolate chips (how can something like that even happen?!?) so I mixed in peanut butter chips that are shaped exactly the same. To die for! I ate 6 before they completely cooled. And that doesn't even count the cookie dough I helped myself to......Thanks for such a great recipe, Liz. I wish my *mistakes* would turn out HALF as well!!
mrslarkin
February 17, 2011
Oh, I'm so glad you liked them, Susan! I've been curious how these would turn out for others, as we really love them. The peanut butter chips sound really good!!! I know exactly what you mean...I once ran out of sugar! ;)
Blissful B.
January 29, 2011
I made that same flour "accident" making oatmeal cookies once. The result was a cookie-muffin hybrid that was actually really delicious. Here's to the mistakes that don't get thrown away!
Midge
January 29, 2011
Wow, mrslarkin, those are some great-looking cookies. Funny, I just made the choc. chips too (2 feet of snow=baking bender), out of Good to the Grain (made with 3 cups of whole wheat flour) and they are surprisingly good. Next time I'll try yours!
mrslarkin
January 29, 2011
Thanks, Midge! I got that book for Christmas!! Can't wait to try that cookie. They look really good!
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 30, 2011
I've been looking at that cookbook. What do you guys think of it?
mrslarkin
January 31, 2011
Lots of great recipes! I'm just reading it again now. Yes, I read cookbooks, is that weird?
TheWimpyVegetarian
January 31, 2011
Not to me! I read cookbooks too, in fact I buy cookbooks as much for the info they share as for the recipes! Thanks for the info.
Midge
February 1, 2011
I just got the book a few weeks ago and have only made the one recipe out of it, but its definitely inspired me to bake out of my white-flour comfort zone.
drbabs
January 29, 2011
I was hoping you'd post this. I wish I could eat them off my computer screen!
mrslarkin
January 29, 2011
Haha! That would be a cool trick! Let me know if you ever try these drbabs. I'm always looking for constructive criticism! Are you a chewy or a crispy cookie fan?
drbabs
January 29, 2011
Actually, a crispy fan, but I got into chewy in a big way last year when I was testing chewy sugar cookies. I just made a big batch of crispy oatmeal chocolate chips, but when those are gone, I know just who would love these!
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