Tips on how to make my most favorite food: chocolate chip cookies
Posted by ecobodhi on July 9, 2008
Yes.
I admit it.
I’m a whole foods vegetarian chef and my favorite food is the Chocolate Chip Cookie.
I “opened” my New York Times online today to find an article on this most perfect of baked good. In the article, several apparent “experts” were interviewed about how exactly to make the perfect cookie.
Yummy!
Surprisingly, one of the most important things you can do is let your cookie batter sit for about 30 hours. Who knew? Also, it’s important to mix all your ingredients at room temperature. Don’t melt the butter in the microwave. Don’t use frozen butter. Lastly, salt is a critical component to not be overlooked. Be generous with the salt!
The article, with more tips and ideas, is below:
Don’t forget the (soy)(organic) milk!
Scott said
You forgot to mention where you get the best cookies ever from!
And I have to point out that leaving your cookie dough to rest for 30+ hours ON THE COUNTER is not a good idea, as it is loaded with eggs and dairy. Let it rest in the fridge, folks.
If I am starting with frozen butter, microwaving it is fine, but I only let it melt halfway and then stir it up so that it is an even and firm consistency. Playing with the texture of the butter is one way to change the texture of your cookies. Going for thin, spread out wonders? Use softer, almost melted butter. Like ‘em cakey? Use firm butter and an extra tablespoon or two of flour.
ecobodhi said
Yes. Scott is the master of chocolate chip cookie dough making…from years of concentrated experimentation and practice.
heart,
laurel
Arguesssen said
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