Chewy chocolate chip cookies made with a dough that stays scoopable for days. Makes 42 oz of dough before chips are added. The chips add another 18 oz, so you should get 60 oz dough which is enough for 40 medium size cookies or 20 or so large.
⅔cupEarth Balance, Melt or Olivio spread(150 grams)
1cupgranulated sugar (200 grams)
1cup light brown sugar, packed (210 grams)
2teaspoonsteaspoons vanilla extract
2largeeggs
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonsalt
3 ½cupscarefully measured or weighed all-purpose flour(440 grams)
3cupsdairy free chocolate chips (like Guittard)
Instructions
Set your mixing bowl on a scale and add 128 grams of shortening, 150 grams of spread, 200 grams sugar, 210 grams brown sugar, and vanilla. Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy.
Stop the mixer and scrape the side of the bowl. Beat again for 30 seconds. Add the eggs and stir by hand until they are just barely mixed in, then stir in the baking soda and the salt. Return to mixer stand and beat on medium high for 1 ½ minutes or until very light.
Remove mixer from stand and stir in the 440 grams flour. You can do it by hand or using low speed of the mixer. Scrape sides of bowl and stir in the chocolate chips.
At this point you can pack your cookie dough into little cartons OR you can scoop it ahead of time and refrigerate the pre-scooped dough.
On a plate lined with plastic wrap, foil or wax paper, drop medium size cookie scoops (or large tablespoons) of dough. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours but ideally a day or two. The longer you chill the dough, the browner your cookies will be.
Baking
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If using a Breville Smart Oven, choose the "Cookies" setting.
Arrange chilled balls of dough on parchment lined baking sheets (or just use one sheet and bake as many balls of dough as you plan to eat).
Bake on center rack for about 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are brown around the edges.
Let cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use one of the brands mentioned, Melt, Olivio or Earth Balance or any brand that has 90 to 100 calories per tablespoon.