Giant Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
These Giant Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. Made with shortening for a tender crumb and sour cream for added moisture, these cookies boast a rich, fudgy interior and a perfectly crisp edge. The dough is loaded with melted chocolate and extra chips, creating pockets of intense chocolate flavor in every bite. They are substantial enough to stand alone as a dessert or serve as a decadent treat with coffee. Ideal for potlucks, holidays, or whenever you need a serious chocolate fix, these cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to disappear quickly.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them lightly.
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In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Melt 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips (either in a microwave or double boiler) and stir into the creamed mixture until smooth.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
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Fold in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Using an ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measure, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
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Flatten each mound slightly with the palm of your hand to form a cookie about 3 inches wide.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 514.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.7g40%
- Saturated Fat 10.4g52%
- Cholesterol 19.7mg7%
- Sodium 658.3mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 63.4g22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
- Sugars 39.7g
- Protein 6.7g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Ingredient Substitution: You can substitute butter for the shortening, though the texture may be slightly crisper. Use dark, milk, or white chocolate chips depending on your preference.
Variations: For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or replace them with additional chocolate chips or toffee bits.
Tips: Do not overbake these cookies; they continue to cook on the hot pan after being removed from the oven. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin and burning.
