Description
Craft thick, decadent, and ultra-rich gideons cookie recipe reminiscent of the famous offerings . This inspired recipe guarantees a dense, chocolatey bite with each mouthful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and diced into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the cold diced butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
- Divide the dough into large balls (about 4-5 oz each) and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough balls for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chilled cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center remains soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired, immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the thick cookie texture.
- Using a combination of chocolate chips and chunks gives a delightful mix of textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg