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Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies

Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect balance of soft, chewy centers and crisp golden edges, featuring rich buttery flavor and generous high-quality chocolate chunks. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies offer a nostalgic yet gourmet experience that can be customized for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 150g Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 100g Brown Sugar
  • 50g White Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 250g All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Add-ins

  • 200g High-Quality Chocolate Chunks (bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and well combined. This step incorporates air for a light texture and ensures sugars dissolve nicely for harmonious sweetness.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pure vanilla extract until the batter is smooth. Eggs add moisture and bind ingredients, while vanilla provides warmth and aroma.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a separate bowl to set the foundation and balance sweetness.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender with perfect chewiness.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Carefully fold in the high-quality chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for luscious chocolate pockets.
  6. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to an hour to let flavors meld and dough firm up, preventing excessive spreading during baking.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain slightly soft, achieving gooey centers with crisp edges.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and uniform dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough intensifies flavor and controls spread.
  • Choose high-quality chocolate with high cocoa content for rich, melty pockets.
  • Bake until just done for soft centers and crisp edges.

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