Rookie Cookies by Rosie McCarthy
Browned butter, dark chocolate chunks, and a dough log that lives in your freezer for emergencies. Cookie insurance.
Serves: 24
Prep time: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
INGREDIENTS
180g butter (reduces to about 150g once browned)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon salt
180g dark chocolate (look for one with almonds through it), roughly chopped into chunks
METHOD
Place both sugars in a large heatproof bowl.
Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until it turns golden brown - watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Pour the browned butter directly over the sugars and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, lightly whisk the egg, egg yolk and vanilla in a small bowl, and chop the chocolate.
Pour the egg mixture into the sugar-butter mixture in 2-3 batches, stirring well between each addition until smooth and glossy.
Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt directly into the bowl and combine well.
Add the chocolate chunks and mix until evenly distributed.
Place the dough on a large sheet of baking paper and shape into a log about 30cm long and 10cm in diameter. Wrap the paper around the log and twist to seal both ends.
Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or fast-chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
To cook: preheat the oven to 180C. Cut the log into 1.5cm thick discs and place on a paper-lined baking tray, leaving about 4cm between each one.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.
Allow to cool to a safe temperature before serving.
HINTS
Use your hands to massage the chocolate chunks through the dough for even distribution.
Swap the dark chocolate for any chocolate you love.
Freeze half the log so a fresh batch is always one slice-and-bake away.
NUTRITION (per recipe total, serves 24 - guide only):
Energy: approximately 17600kJ (4200 calories)
Protein: 45g
Fat: 220g
Saturated fat: 125g
Carbohydrates: 540g
Sugars: 380g
Fibre: 18g
Sodium: 2800mg
This nutrition information is a guide only and may vary depending on brands, exact quantities, and ingredient substitutions used.