Description
Gideons Bakehouse chocolate chip cookies deliver massive cookie magic with rich layers of flavor and chocolate intensity. Dessert enthusiasts discover pure indulgence through carefully crafted ingredients that elevate this legendary Orlando bakery’s signature treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Optional and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) toffee bits
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside for later incorporation.
- Develop a creamy base by vigorously beating softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Enrich the mixture by incorporating eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Merge dry and wet ingredients gently, mixing until just combined to preserve the dough’s delicate texture and prevent overmixing.
- Enhance the dough by folding chocolate chips and optional toffee bits evenly throughout, creating a balanced distribution of sweet morsels.
- Form generously sized dough balls, using approximately 3 tablespoons per cookie, and slightly flatten their tops to encourage optimal spreading during baking.
- Arrange dough balls on the prepared sheet, maintaining 2-inch spacing, and sprinkle a delicate layer of coarse sea salt across each cookie’s surface.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges transform to a golden brown while maintaining a soft, tender center, understanding the cookies will continue setting during cooling.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, serving warm to capture the quintessential Gideons experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more concentrated, dense texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Try different chocolate varieties like dark, milk, or even white chocolate to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg