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A Popular Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Modified: Nov 13, 2020 · Published: Mar 1, 2009 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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This is a popular chocolate chip cookie, and considering the recipe is from David Lebovitz'  The Great Book of Chocolate, that is not surprise.  These are very good chocolate chip cookies.

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What’s interesting about this recipe is that the cookies are baked at 300 degrees in the upper third of the oven. I wasn’t sure what to expect baking cookies near the top of the oven, but what I got were big, chewy, bumpy cookies with nicely rounded edges. They were definitely Grade A.

If you are familiar with the original recipe, you’ll notice I changed a few measurements. I used slightly fewer chips & nuts and adjusted the volume amount of flour to match the grams. If you weigh your flour this is a non-issue, but a lot of people use 4.5 oz/126 grams per cup so a measurement of 175 grams would actually be a good 1 ⅓ cups of flour. Not that the original recipe is wrong, because some people use a standard of 5 oz/140 grams per cup.

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A Popular Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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Chewy, sweet, chocolate chip cookies adapted from The Great Book of Chocolate. When I make these I use the gram measurements rather than the volume. Like biscotti or other cookies that kind of dry out when cooked at a low temperature, these cookies are crisp throughout when baked for slightly longer. For a chewy cookie, just reduce the bake time.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • ½ cup very firmly packed light brown sugar 120 grams
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut up (115 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ to 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 175 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon plus an extra pinch of salt I used a scant ½ teaspoon
  • 1 ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cups pecans toasted and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Adjust the oven rack to the top third of the oven and preheat to 300F (150C).
  • Cream cold, cut up butter and sugar with an electric mixer. When smooth, beat in the egg, vanilla, baking soda and salt.
  • Scrape sides of bowl and make sure salt & soda are well distributed, then add the flour and stir by hand until it has almost disappeared. Add the chocolate chips and toasted nuts and stir until mixed in.
  • Shape the dough into 2 inch balls and place about 3 to 4 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheets. Press tops down slightly. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until cookies are a golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven andlet cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For the flour I used the gram amount of 175 grams. The volume amount will vary based on type of flour, humidity and how your scoop.
Keyword Chocolate Chip, Popular
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  1. brazenbaker says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are so good! I love that I can use cold butter! Thin, soft, chewy in the middle and soft crunchy edges! Thank you for sharing!

  2. Sue says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:35 am

    I finally got around to making these, and I'm sorry that it took me so long! I'm really impressed with the texture of this cookie. I will definitely make them again and again. I used dark brown sugar because that's all I had on hand, but I'm not sorry. I think it was perfect with these cookies and the Ghiradelli chocolate chips that I used.

  3. Amanda says

    December 02, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Made these today...Absolutely YUMMY..My 2 yr old literally shoved one in his mouth to try and steal my remaining cookie "that I was eating" I finished it just as he finished his and he threw a tantrum ....And the hubby ate 4 before he even said a word to me after work. I'd say these will be made a lot in our house!!! Thanks so much...

  4. Jackie says

    November 29, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    I have made these several times now and I love the simplicity of the recipe! My friends and family love the taste and texture of the cookie. The pecans are wonderful and magical in this cookie. 😀 Thank you so much for posting this recipe with your mods!

  5. KatyBelle says

    May 13, 2009 at 10:24 am

    I made these today. This is it! This is the cookie I've been looking for. I cut the choc. chips back a bit and didnt' have enough pecans, but next time I will!
    So, so yummy!
    Thank you!!!
    Katy

  6. Anna says

    March 04, 2009 at 10:38 am

    Hi Jennifer,

    I actually used close to a half teaspoon because I tend to miss salt if it's not there. The original recipe only called for 1/4 teaspoon.

  7. Jennifer says

    March 04, 2009 at 10:09 am

    I did make these last night and they came out good. I followed the gram weight measurements (I actually think it's easier to weigh the flour and sugars rather than measure them out) and the measurements in your version were perfect.
    I do think mine could have used a tad more salt, next time I would up it to 1/2 a teaspoon.

  8. Jennifer says

    March 03, 2009 at 10:57 am

    I'm thinking of making these tonight, but I also have another TBM ("to be made" kinda like my stack of TBR books!) recipe sitting around, one that has orange zest, pistachios and milk chocolate chips.
    I think my kids would like this recipe more though!

  9. Katherine says

    March 02, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    These are yummy! Made them today with walnuts instead of pecans. Much better to stay in the warm house eating these cookies instead of bearing the Chicago cold!

  10. johnna knows good food says

    March 02, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    I'm going to try these...they taste great with a bowl of french vanilla ice cream;-)

  11. Katrina says

    March 02, 2009 at 8:13 am

    Whhaatt? Three ccc queens who havne't seen this recipe or tried it??? The shame of it all. Thanks for the heads up, Anna. It will be next on my list of ccc's to make.

  12. FAD Mom says

    March 02, 2009 at 7:11 am

    i'm on a lookout for great chocolate chip cookies and yours look really good.

  13. clumbsycookie says

    March 02, 2009 at 3:33 am

    I haven't seen these before either Anna ;)!

  14. Anna says

    March 01, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    I want to try them with dark brown sugar instead of light.

  15. bakingblonde says

    March 01, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Oh, I wonder how they compare to the CI cookies. I love those!

  16. unconfidentialcook.com says

    March 01, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Who doesn't love a cccookie? Love the chewy brown sugar. Wish I had one (or more) right now!

  17. Sarah says

    March 01, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    I've made this recipe twice and my hubby & I are obsessed with them!! The only change I've made is to sub 1/4 c. of applesauce for 1/4 c. of the butter. The result? Amazing. Crisp edges and outside - super creamy/chewy middle. Probably one of the only times I haven't noticed less fat!

  18. VeggieGirl says

    March 01, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Love your changes!!

  19. deanna says

    March 01, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    These cookies look great! Nothing is better than a chewy cookie!

  20. Pearl says

    March 01, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    chocolate chip cookies? classic!

  21. Anna says

    March 01, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    I feel better now, K. I thought I was the only blogger who hadn't written about these.

  22. Katrina says

    March 01, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Ahhh, ccc's! I made some yesterday that I'm going to post. Have never seen this recipe though and will have to try it!
    Whhattt? No oatmeal? 😉
    The cookies look awesome!

  23. Anna says

    March 01, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    Hi Judy,

    I'm not sure how I missed this one. I think all the popular bloggers have made it because it's by DL. It felt strange baking near the top of the oven but I'd do it again for these cookies.

  24. Judy says

    March 01, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    Anna - I made these several months ago and thought they were good, but weird (baking temps and upper third rack).

Peanut Butter Fudge Jumbles recipe baked in a 9-inch square Pampered Chef stoneware pan.

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