I feel as though many of us are on this life long quest to find the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. And I dare say I think I may have found mine (though I totally could have come up with a more creative and enticing photograph, but I was feeling lazy). Previously, Cook's Illustrated, with their brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe, had me convinced their technique was the best, but I may have changed my tune thanks to Jacques Torres. When his recipe was published in the New York Times a few years ago it become an internet and food blogger sensation. He calls for a ratio of bread and cake flour that creates the perfect gluten content and texture. And he calls for the dough to be aged, at least a day (I did two). These cookies almost taste fake, they are that simple yet perfect tasting. I have a feeling I'll be making them for years to come, and I can finally sleep better at night knowing I've found the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Chocolate Chip Cookies, published in the nytimes, adapted from Jacques Torres2 cups minus 2 tablespoons (8 1/2 ounces) cake flour
1 2/3 cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) light brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8 ounces) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate disks, at least 60 percent cacao content (I used Ghirardelli disks)
Sea salt
Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside. Using a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together until very light, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Drop chocolate pieces in and incorporate them without breaking them. Press plastic wrap against dough and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Dough may be used in batches, and can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
Scoop 6 3 1/2-ounce mounds of dough (the size of generous golf balls) onto baking sheet, making sure to turn horizontally any chocolate pieces that are poking up; it will make for a more attractive cookie. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and bake until golden brown but still soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slip cookies onto another rack to cool a bit more. Repeat with remaining dough, or reserve dough, refrigerated, for baking remaining batches the next day. Eat warm, with a big napkin.
Yield: 1 1/2 dozen 5-inch cookies.
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