GIANT Chocolate Chip Cookies

Have I mentioned that I didn't used to be much of a baker? Well, it is true, but this last year I have proven that wrong and also have found out I am quite good at baking. Here is me tooting my own horn! One of the simplest recipes any baker has to master is an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe...or any cookie recipe for that matter. Chocolate chip cookies aren't your thing? Well, something is a little bit wrong with you, but that is ok - find your favorite cookie and just master an awesome recipe.

These cookies are soft, chewy and GIANT. I suppose you could make the balls smaller, but where is the fun in that? The batch makes 9 cookies - yes, that is it - 9 cookies, so if you are making these for a crowd then double up. Just know that you will only be able to fit about 6 cookies on a large cookie sheet and you do not want to double stack these in the oven.

GIANT Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 9 Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 stick (8 tbsp) of unsalted butter melted then cooled to room temperature
• 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar loosely packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips

How to Make GIANT Chocolate Chip Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. 
2. Combine your flour, salt, and baking soda in a small mixing bowl and set aside. 
3. In a large bowl, combine the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar and beat on high with a hand mixer until creamed (4ish minutes).
4. Turn the setting to medium and beat in your egg and vanilla. 
5. Once combined, add in your flour mixture and continue to mix until everything is combined. 
6. Fold in your chocolate chips. 
7. Scoop cookie dough into balls using a 1/4 measuring cup. Do not flatten the dough balls and make sure they have plenty of space to grow.
8. Bake for 13-14 minutes. 
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on your cookie sheet for 20-30 minutes until they set.

Enjoy these delicious chocolate chip cookies!

~H