Description
Indulge in these massive, bakery-style treats that perfectly replicate the famous pink-box favorites. These colossal cookies feature a thick, soft texture packed with premium milk chocolate chips and are finished with a signature craggy top for the ultimate decadent experience.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Guittard milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened salted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light, airy, and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until the texture is pale and completely creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Slowly add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mixing on low speed just until the dough begins to come together.
- Gently fold in the Guittard milk chocolate chips by hand until they are evenly distributed.
- Portion the dough into large 1/2 cup scoops and roll them into balls.
- Pull each ball apart into two halves and press them back together with the broken, jagged edges facing upward to create a rustic appearance.
- Place six cookies on the baking sheet at a time and bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are just barely golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest and set on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes before moving them.
Notes
To achieve the most authentic texture, ensure you use cold or barely softened butter rather than melted butter, and always measure your flour by fluffing it first or using a kitchen scale to avoid a dry cookie. For the best flavor, do not substitute the milk chocolate chips for semi-sweet, as the high-quality milk chocolate is the defining characteristic of this specific copycat recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American