Growing Chefs! Ontario Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These cookies bake up soft, chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavour. Using both dark and white chocolate creates a delicious balance, and melting the butter helps the cookies stay tender in the centre. ”
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
30 cookies
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup unsalted butter (one and one half sticks), melted1 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup dark chocolate, chopped (or one cup dark chocolate chips)1 cup white chocolate, chopped (or 1 cup white chocolate chips)
Equipment
Mixing bowls, various sizesMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsSmall potSpatulaStand mixeerBaking sheetParchment paperCookie scoop or tablespoonCooling rackDish towel

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

Preheat the oven to three hundred twenty-five degrees Fahrenheit. Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.

Chop the bittersweet and white chocolate if you are using chocolate bars, otherwise measure the chocolate chips. 

Melt the butter in a small pot and place it in a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.

Measure the brown sugar and granulated sugar into small bowls.

Crack the egg into a separate bowl to check for shells, and separate the second egg to get one yolk.

Measure the vanilla extract.

In the large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer or whisk to mix until smooth.

Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture becomes light and creamy.

Add the sifted flour mixture. Use a spatula to stir until the dry ingredients are just combined; do not overmix.

Add the bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate. Stir with a firm spoon until evenly mixed through the dough.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough (or use a small cookie scoop) onto the baking sheet, leaving about two inches of space between each cookie.

Get Cooking!

Bake for twelve to fifteen minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.

Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.