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Giant Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16
Calories: 514.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Brown sugar; packed
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 cup Chocolate chips; divided
  • 1 3/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts; chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them lightly.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. 4
    Melt 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips (either in a microwave or double boiler) and stir into the creamed mixture until smooth.
  5. 5
    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  6. 6
    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
  7. 7
    Fold in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts.
  8. 8
    Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  9. 9
    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.
  10. 10
    Flatten each mound slightly with the palm of your hand to form a cookie about 3 inches wide.
  11. 11
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  12. 12
    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.

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