Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

• •130 g Unsalted butter (softened)
• •60 Brown sugar
• •60 Granulated sugar
• •1 tsp Vanilla extract
• •1 piece Egg yolk
• •155 g Low-protein flour ((or cake flour))
• •40 g Cornstarch
• •0.5 tsp Baking powder
• •0.5 tsp Baking soda
• •3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• •150 g Chocolate chips
• •50 g Almonds (chopped, optional, for topping or mixing in)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This typically takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

3. 3

   Beat in the vanilla extract, egg yolk, and vegetable oil until well combined and smooth.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-protein flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. If using almonds, you can fold them in now or save them for topping.

7. 7

   Scoop small, uniform balls of dough (about 1.5-2 cm in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them. For extra crispiness, you can flatten them slightly before baking. If using almonds for topping, gently press a few onto each cookie dough ball.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft. The cookies will crisp up more as they cool.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Chef's Tips

• 💡Using low-protein flour (like cake flour) and cornstarch helps achieve that signature crisp texture.
• 💡Don't overmix the dough once the flour is added; this can make the cookies tough.
• 💡For extra crunch, you can toast the almonds lightly before adding them.
• 💡Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain crispness.