# Chocolate chip cookies (from Brian Lagerstrom)

Video: [CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES [The Only Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You Need]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no) by [Brian Lagerstrom](https://www.youtube.com/@BrianLagerstrom).
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- Serves: 8
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.08 per serving, ~$8.61 for 8 serving(s); saves ~$2.17* per serving (67%) vs ordering out (~$3.25*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario café cookie at ~$3.25, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 220 g (softened) butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 200 g dark brown sugar
- 2 large large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 g vanilla extract
- two 4 oz bars 70% cacao baking chocolate
- 330 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 7 g salt
- to taste flaky sea salt

## Steps

1. [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=16s) Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and cream for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. [2:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=123s) Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and continue beating on high speed for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
3. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=139s) Add the whole eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then mix on medium speed for about 1 minute until just combined.
4. [3:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=210s) Roughly chop the chocolate bars into large, chunky pieces.
5. [5:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=303s) Place the chopped chocolate into a salad spinner and gently sift to separate and remove the fine chocolate dust.
6. [5:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=332s) Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture, then mix on low speed for about 30 seconds to combine.
7. [6:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=405s) Gently fold the sifted chocolate chunks into the dough using a rubber spatula, reserving a small handful of chunks for topping.
8. [7:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMUZAeI7no&t=423s) Place a few reserved chocolate chunks at the bottom of a 4-ounce scoop, then pack the scoop tightly with cookie dough.
9. Release the portioned dough balls onto a tray, cover, and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours, preferably overnight.
10. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange 4 chilled dough balls spaced far apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
11. Sprinkle the top of each cookie dough ball with flaky sea salt.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- paddle attachment
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
- salad spinner
- cookie scoop
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack

## What the video didn't say

- totalMin
- exact oven calibration
- baking time variation depending on oven type

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