Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies by Savory Sweet Life

This week has been an exciting flurry of activity. Flurries of activity should always be immediately followed with a rest break on the couch, with some chocolate chip cookies. It’s a rule in the official rules book of life. I promise. Come to think of it, these cookies from Alice of Savory Sweet Life should have their own special section in the rule book. We’ll get back to Alice, her amazing cookies and her new book (I’m giving away two copies, folks) in a moment. First, let’s talk about that flurry of activity.

Red Faced Runners 5k Challenge
The week kicked off with a challenge…a Red Faced Runners 5k Challenge, to be exact. The response that we received was overwhelmingly positive and I am over-the-moon with reading your updates on Twitter (hashtag #RFR5k), seeing your red faced pictures on Instagram (find me with the handle cookincanuck) and hearing about your commitment to take on the challenge.

When you talk about Alice’s blog and her new book, Savory Sweet Life: 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Every Family Occasion, you can’t just stop at the approachable, tasty recipes or the gorgeous photography. You have to talk about Alice, the person, the heart and soul behind the blog and the book. I had the opportunity to get to know Alice when we roomed together, along with Maris of In Good Taste, at the BlogHer Food conference in San Francisco a couple of years ago. My food blog was only a year and half old, and there were so many things I didn’t know (okay, there are still so many things I don’t know about blogging).

Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies by Savory Sweet Life {Giveaway}

My fondest memories of that conference revolve around the hours of chit-chatting that Alice, Maris and I carried on in our room. Not only did I pick up so many tips, but I learned what an intelligent, generous person Alice is. She has a heart that knows no bounds and the passion she feels for her family flows through every inch of her veins.

This book exudes that same passion for food, for family and for life from every page. The book is broken down into sections that are “inspired by everyday life moments that occur throughout the year” and each section is prefaced by a personal story from Alice’s life. They are stories that make you want to stop what you’re doing and head straight to the kitchen to cook Alice’s recipes for your family.

Alice titles these cookies, “The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever”. And are they the best? I’ll quote my 10-year old son to answer this…”Mum, can you use this recipe every time you make chocolate chip cookies instead of your usual one?” Straight from the mouth of a discerning cookie eater. And you know what? I whole-heartedly agree. These truly are the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever made. They have crispy edges, soft insides and a touch of added flavor from the sea salt. Thank you, Alice!

The chocolate chip cookie recipe:

Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Why 360 degrees instead of 350? As Alice explains in the book, the temperature drops slightly each time you open the oven door. To keep a consistent heat for baking the cookies, simply start the oven at a slightly higher temperature. Smart lady!

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer), combine the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies by Savory Sweet Life

The cookies come out even better if you stick out your tongue while mixing the butter and sugars.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla and mix for an additional 2 minutes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Turn the mixer to medium-low speed and gradually add the flour mixture. Beat until all of the flour mixture is combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies by Savory Sweet Life

Using 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie (I like to use a cookie scoop for this), drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Divide between the two prepared baking sheets.

Bake the cookies for 15 minutes (check at about 12 minutes), one batch at a time, or until the edges are golden brown.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Slide the parchment paper, with the cookies on top, onto a wire rack. Cool completely. Serve.

Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies by Savory Sweet Life

Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies by Savory Sweet Life {Giveaway}

These truly are the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever made. They have crispy edges, soft insides and a touch of added flavor from the sea salt.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies and Bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 48 Cookies
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer), combine the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla and mix for an additional 2 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Turn the mixer to medium-low speed and gradually add the flour mixture. Beat until all of the flour mixture is combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Using 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie (I like to use a cookie scoop for this), drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Divide between the two prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake the cookies for 15 minutes (check at about 12 minutes), one batch at a time, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Slide the parchment paper, with the cookies on top, onto a wire rack. Cool completely. Serve.

Notes

This recipe was reprinted with the permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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  2. Hannah says

    These look so good! And I’m intrigued by the 10 degree oven temp difference. I’ll have to try that next time!

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  12. kelley says

    You’re boys are too cute! These cookies look scrumptious and I hope you did get to enjoy them on the couch after what sounds like a busy week for you!!

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  20. Sinikka says

    My family love chocolate chip cookies best! Will give this recipe a try. Will also tell my grandson the tip for mixing butter with sugars.

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  23. Kelsey G says

    Choco chip cookies bring back so many delicious and warming memories of childhood, of dragging the stool over to help my mom scoop them out, of getting flour all over the kitchen. Thanks for the recipe!

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  30. Nury says

    I was planning on baking cookies this weekend so this recipe came to me just in the right time! I love chocolate chip cookies and so do my husband and kids, they will love this recipe!
    Thank you!

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  32. MaryBeth says

    I love cookies! All kinds of cookies and always with a glass of super cold millk. Those boys are just the cutest!

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  34. Amy Tong says

    Sounds like an awesome cookbook that every kitchen should have one. Chocolate chip cookies are always perfect….totally my kind of comfort food. 🙂

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  58. noreen says

    I am going to make these cookies just as soon as my 3-yr old wakes up. (He LOVES to help me bake!) I am also off to order the book!

    Thanks!

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  61. Carol says

    There’s nothing like a super-de-dooper chocolate chip cookie-and these look DELICIOUS. Thank you Alice and Dara-for the recipe AND the giveaway!

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  88. Marcia says

    I thought that I found my very favorite chocolate chip cookie, but I will be happy to give this one a chance tonight! I always add 5-10 degrees on my gas oven. I thought it was just my oven that was not consistant, so I’m glad to know it’s not. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  99. krista says

    I’ve always been defeated by chocolate chip cookie recipes. This one made me look like a rock star!

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  100. Myla says

    I’ve heard so many good reviews of this cookbook ~ I think these cookies just added themselves to my long weekend bake list…

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  101. Cindy Lynam says

    I’m already a fan of sweer-savory-life on facebook as well as a big fan of yours!

    I have done the chocolate chip cookie challenge…find the best one but still I find myself always trying out more and this one with the sprinkle of sea salt might be the “new fav”

    Congrats on all your hard work!

    Cindy

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  114. Sheila McGregor says

    I’m making these for our Glacier Nat’l Park camping trip…the rangers are going to love us ; )

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  120. Sarah says

    I just recently learned of “Savory Sweet Life,” (I now follow SSL on Twitter and Facebook) and I’d love to win a copy!!

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  142. linda sch says

    i’m always on the look out for the best chocolate chip cookies ever so I’m baking theses tomorrow, even if it’s 95 degrees out.

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  150. sara says

    I have been partial to the NYT chocolate chip cookie recipe but now I am curious. I am going to have to try these next!

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  159. Linda says

    Thank you Darla, you are very generous. I would love to win this cookbook. I don’t enter every giveaway, just the ones that really appeal to me.

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  163. Sue says

    I have found that I can use just one stick of butter and my chocolate chip cookies still come out great!

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  164. gailanne says

    My mouth is watering…I can hardly wait to make this yummy-looking cookie. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  175. Aggie says

    The first I heard of these cookies was at FBF, Diane (WoR) mentioned them & I’ve been intrigued since! I wan to win! 🙂

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  181. Tami Finley says

    How tempting! Can’t wait to try these out along with other recipes from Savory Sweet Life! Thank you for sharing!!

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  184. Cassie Sue says

    That cookbook looks amazing and those cookies look like they are going to get made for the 4th of July. 🙂

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  190. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    I’ve made Alice’s cookies and can attest to their goodness…they still had a bit too much bas relief for my taste but then…every cookie I make in Colorado looks different from any cookie anyone makes!

    I’ve discovered that all of the other configurations I’ve tried with leavening and moisture and…well, everything, did nothing compared to raising the temp of the oven; here in Colorado that step helps to set baked goods as they rise faster and have a tendency to fall before they are baked enough to have some structure..maybe without knowing I’ve also been helping to modulate the heat…great idea!

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  197. Kim JD says

    I am always willing to try a new cookie recipe -thanks for posting! I love your blog and love Alice’s blogs as well!

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  199. Charlie says

    These cookies look so so good!

    Yes please, I would love to win the cookbook.

    Have a Joyful Day :~D

    Charlie

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  201. steve says

    I am always looking for a good Chocolate chip cookie recipe…I will try this recipe. Oh, would love to win this book as well.

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  206. Jen says

    I have seen recipes from the Savory Sweet Life cookbook popping up everywhere! I would love to be able to try some out myself

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  211. AnnaG says

    Can’t wait to make these when I move into my new house in a couple weeks — then I’ll actually have an oven again! 🙂

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  216. Tiffany W. says

    I’d love a new cookbook. I need to try this recipe, my chocolate chip cookies never turn out right. 🙂

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