Best 3 Americas Test Kitchen Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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Searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? Look no further than America's Test Kitchen's famous chocolate chip cookies! These cookies are the result of years of testing and perfecting and have become a beloved classic among home bakers. With a crispy exterior, a chewy interior, and an abundance of chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is accessible and easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delicious journey to create the ultimate chocolate chip cookies!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

AMERICAN TEST KITCHEN SKILLET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE



American Test Kitchen Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie image

Make and share this American Test Kitchen Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 12" diameter cookie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar, dark
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, large plus
1 egg yolk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Melt 9 tablespoons butter in 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until butter is dark golden brown, has nutty aroma, and bubbling subsides, about 5 minutes; transfer to large bowl. Stir remaining 3 tablespoons butter into hot butter until completely melted.
  • 2. Whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt into melted butter until smooth. Whisk in egg and yolk until smooth, about 30 seconds. Let mixture sit for 3 minutes, then whisk for 30 seconds. Repeat process of resting and whisking 2 more times until mixture is thick, smooth, and shiny.
  • 3. Whisk flour and baking soda together in separate bowl, then stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips, making sure no flour pockets remain.
  • 4. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels. Transfer dough to now-empty skillet and press into even layer with spatula. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cookie is golden brown and edges are set, about 20 minutes, rotating skillet halfway through baking. Using potholders, transfer skillet to wire rack and let cookie cool for 30 minutes. Slice cookie into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 44.2, Protein 5

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



America's Test Kitchen Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Categories     Chocolate     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
14 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans or chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 large (18- by 12-inch) baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour and baking soda together in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 10 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking, swirling pan constantly until butter is dark golden brown and has nutty aroma, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and, using heatproof spatula, transfer browned butter to large heatproof bowl. Stir remaining 4 tablespoons butter into hot butter until completely melted.
  • Add both sugars, salt, and vanilla to bowl with butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Add egg and yolk and whisk until mixture is smooth with no sugar lumps remaining, about 30 seconds. Let mixture stand 3 minutes, then whisk for 30 seconds. Repeat process of resting and whisking 2 more times until mixture is thick, smooth, and shiny. Using rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until just combined, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using), giving dough final stir to ensure no flour pockets remain.
  • Divide dough into 16 portions, each about 3 tablespoons (or use #24 cookie scoop). Arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets, 8 dough balls per sheet. (Smaller baking sheets can be used, but will require 3 batches.)
  • Bake cookies 1 tray at a time until cookies are golden brown and still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft, 10 to 14 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack; cool cookies completely before serving.

ATK'S CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Atk's Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies image

As seen on America's Test Kitchen, this revamped chewy cookie has deep toffee/butterscotch undertones. They highy recommend Ghiradelli 60% cacoa bittersweet chips or Hershey's Special Dark chips. It is important to bake one tray at a time for proper baking, and these are developed to make large cookies - 4-5" across. You'll have to use 3Tbsp of dough per cookie, giving 2" around each dough mound to allow for spreading. Cool cookies ON THE COOKIE SHEET for 30 to 60 minutes for the ideal cookies.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16 5" cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar (white)
3/4 cup dark brown sugar (soft & fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit. Line two cookie sheets with parchment.
  • Take 10 tablespoons butter and melt and brown in in a metal pan, swirling mixture as milk solids in the butter begin to brown. Pour into a heat-proof bowl.
  • Add in 4 tablespoons cold butter and whisk until melted.
  • Whisk in the two types of sugar.
  • Whisk in the salt, vanilla and then the eggs.
  • IMPORTANT: Let mixture stand for three minutes and whisk again. REPEAT this process two more times.
  • Combine flour and baking soda. Stir into wet mixture with a large spoon unitil incorporated.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Place 3 tablespoons of dough into mounds 2" apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Place in center of the oven (only one sheet at a time) and bake for 11-14 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cookies cool ON THE SHEET for 30-60 minutes to ensure the ideal cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 51.7, Sodium 267.1, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.9, Protein 2.7

Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, not margarine, and good-quality chocolate chips. If you can, use bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This helps the cookies to hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This helps to create a crisp exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before eating. This allows the flavors to develop and the cookies to set.

Conclusion:

There are many different recipes for chocolate chip cookies, but the recipe from America's Test Kitchen is one of the best. It produces cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your chocolate chip cookies turn out perfectly every time.

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