Our BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

Putting the chocolate in everyone's favorite chip cookie. [logo]( Sunday Recipe Inspiration Batch 391 [Chocolate Chip Cookies]( We spend a lot of time talking about baking around here (to the surprise of none of you, I'm sure). One of the recent questions some of us have collectively pondered is: What is the ideal ratio of chocolate-to-cookie in a chocolate chip cookie? As with all matters chocolate chip cookie, this question has sent a lot of opinions flying. I'm guessing you all have thoughts on the subject too, so that's why I'm making it our theme for this week. Achieving the right balance of chocolate-to-cookie is always going to be a question of personal preference. Sometimes though, it's not always obvious what it is about the chocolate flavor profile of a particular cookie that you either like or dislike. That's where I'll jump in. The first and perhaps most evident way to adjust the chocolate in your chocolate chip cookie is to add more or less chocolate. Take these classic [Chocolate Chip Cookies]( as an example. Our default recommendation is 2 cups of chocolate chips. That amount yields cookies that are over-the-top chocolate flavor. To bring the chocolate to over-the-top levels though (a full pound of chips in one batch of cookies), simply add another 2/3 cup of chips like the recipe suggests. It could be as easy as that if you're really going for a heavy dose of chocolate in your cookies. Or you could simply play around with the type of chocolate you're using. Semisweet chips are somewhat traditional to chocolate chip cookies, but they're not the only choice available. Going with a chip that has a higher percentage of cacao, like the bittersweet chips listed in these [Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies](, would give you deeper chocolate flavor with fewer chips. You could also choose chocolate that doesn't come in chip form. Chunks and wafers substitute nicely in a cookie, and so does a bar of chocolate chopped or grated into unequal shards or shavings. These [Famous Department Store Chocolate Chip Cookies]( have both grated chocolate and chips, and their chocolate flavor is probably the most well-rounded of any cookie I know. One final way you can influence the chocolate flavor in your cookies is through flavor boosters. These can be ingredients like the almond extract or flaky sea salt in the classic and brown butter cookies I've mentioned already. Or they can be more traditionally chocolate-forward ingredients, like cocoa powder or even espresso powder. These [Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies]( rely on both for an over-the-top chocolate experience, while these [Crunchy Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies]( employ just a slight bit of espresso for that subtle boost in flavor. Both recipes are models for what one extra line to your ingredient list can do for flavor. And that's a wrap, folks. I think I've given you a lot (arguably, too much) to ponder for your next batch of chocolate chip cookies. Ultimately, if everyone makes one batch of cookies this week, I'll consider my little endeavor here a success. Have fun and don't forget the milk! Charlotte Test Kitchen Manager Recipes We're Baking This Week ★★★★★ [Joy's Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans]( ★★★★★ [Famous Department Store Chocolate Chip Cookies]( ★★★★★ [Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies]( ★★★★★ [Crunchy Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies]( Baking Gluten-Free? From flourless to wheat-free, we have recipes to inspire you. Search for a classic or discover a new favorite. [Get GF Recipes ›]( Fresh From the Blog — Recipes — Conchas: Mexico's beloved pan dulce How I'm reviving and reclaiming this classic bread [Read More ›]( — Tips and Techniques — A better whisk, for better baking A top kitchen tool for King Arthur bakers [Read More ›]( — Story — Why bakers are making the switch to Baking Sugar Alternative It's a way to make baking a little bit sweeter [Read More ›]( Baker's Rewards Plus Your exclusive baking experience [Join Now]( — Flour Final Series — Episode 3: The Caramel Challenge [Start Watching]( [Shop ›]( [Recipes ›]( [Learn ›]( [Blog ›]( [Rewards ›]( Connect With Us [ftsocial_facebook]( [ftsocial_instagram]( [ftsocial_twitter]( customercare@kingarthurbaking.com Call toll-free: 800.827.6836 58 Billings Farm Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 Subscribe to King Arthur mobile alerts, text JOIN to 27820. By subscribing to King Arthur mobile messages you consent to receive autodialed messages to the number used at opt-in. Frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Text STOP to 27820 to opt out. See [Terms]( & [Privacy](. You are receiving this because you signed up for King Arthur emails. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. View this email as a [web page](. [Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy](