Ben's Galley Chocolate Chip Cookies: Crispy Edges, Chewy Centers

Sometimes the best gourmet cooking is perfecting the classics. These aren't just any chocolate chip cookies - they're the result of technique, quality ingredients, and understanding what makes a cookie truly great. Perfect for feeding hungry crews or satisfying that sweet tooth at sea.

Ingredients (Makes 2-3 dozen)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 2 cups high-quality chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

3. Cream butter and sugars: Beat softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.

5. Combine: Gradually mix in flour mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

6. Chill: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes (this step makes a difference!).

7. Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes until golden brown around edges.

Chef's Tips

• Room temperature ingredients mix better and create better texture

• Don't overbake - cookies continue cooking on the hot pan

• Quality chocolate makes a noticeable difference

• Chill the dough for better shape and texture

Ben's Gadgets: Essential Cookie-Making Tools

KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

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This is the workhorse for perfect cookies - essential for properly creaming butter and sugars. The 4.5-quart capacity is perfect for this batch size, and the tilt-head design makes it easy to add ingredients and scrape the bowl.

Why it makes better cookies: Proper creaming creates the light, fluffy base that gives you those perfect crispy edges and chewy centers. Hand mixing just can't achieve the same texture.

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