Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Everyone loves a chocolate chip cookie. I don't think I know anyone who dislikes chocolate chip cookies or would reject one. And apparently, it is the number 1 favourite cookie of America. (When in America, gotta learn what baked goods the Americans like, no?)

This recipe is adapted from the book "The Search for the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie" hence it does have the old-fashion simple taste. This also means that the steps to this cookie is simple and anyone can bake this!

Instead of chocolate chips, I substitute it with chunks of dark chocolate. This is to give the cookies a more intense taste of chocolate. You can use any kind of chocolate, I chose dark chocolate because they are my favourite. :o)

They are super yummy! Very crispy and buttery with a rich dark chocolate flava that is to die for. I had them with milk in the afternoon...YUMMS!

Here's the recipe and what you will need:

- 2 cups flour (do not sift)

- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)

- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar

- 2/3 cup brown sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 large egg yolk

- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 1 cup chocolate chunks or 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

Off we go to bake!

1. Preheat the over to 350 degrees F, 177 degrees C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.

3. In another bowl, cream the butter, white sugar and brown sugar with a hand mixer for 2-3 mins until light.

4. Add the egg and egg yolk, mix until it combines. And then add the vanilla extract.

5. Scrape down the sides and make sure the mixture is well-mixed.

6. Add the flour in 4 additions and mix well after each addition. At this time the mixture will feel tougher but not hard.

7. Add the chunks of chocolate and mix well.

8. Form balls of dough with your hands. The ball can be at the size of approx. 3-4 cm in diameter. (You can make them smaller if you like your cookies bite-size.)

9. Gently flatten the dough and place it on the baking sheet.

10. Place the cookie dough about 2 inches apart from each other.

11. Place in the oven to bake for 15-17 mins. If you like your cookie to be super crispy, you may bake it for 20 mins. Once baked, they will seem a little soft but after it cools, they will firm up.

My cookies look a kinda square because I placed them too close to each other as I only have 1 baking sheet. Time to get another one! But it doesn't affect the taste of the cookie at all. They are still super yummy.

These will be my companion on the bus ride to New York this Thursday!