French Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

These French chocolate chip cookies are adapted from the classic American recipe, but with a few twists. We use high-quality French butter, which gives the cookies a rich and creamy flavor, and add a hint of sea salt to balance the sweetness of the chocolate chips. We alse have the original recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5g) baking powder 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2.5g) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2.5g) baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (2.5g) sea salt 1/2 tsp (2.5g) sea salt
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted French butter, at room temperature 1 cup (225g) unsalted French butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
• 2 cups (300g) dark chocolate chips 2 cups (300g) dark chocolate chips

Nutrition

• Calories: 220 kcal / 920 KJ
• Fat: 12g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 27g (18g sugars)
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
3. 3.
   In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4.
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. 5.
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. 6.
   Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. 7.
   Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. 8.
   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. 9.
   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• French butter — Use high-quality unsalted French butter for the best flavor and texture.
• Sea salt — Use a good quality sea salt, such as fleur de sel, to enhance the flavor of the cookies.

Tips & Tricks

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
• Use a cookie scoop or spoon to ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
• For an extra touch of French elegance, sprinkle the cookies with a little bit of powdered sugar before serving.

Serving advice

Serve these French chocolate chip cookies with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a cozy and comforting treat.

Presentation advice

Arrange the cookies on a pretty platter or cake stand for an elegant presentation.