Kroll’s Kookies

Enjoy the ultimate chewy chocolate chip cookies with this Kroll’s Kookies recipe! These large, bakery-style cookies have crispy edges and gooey, chocolatey centers that melt in your mouth. Made with a blend of all-purpose and cake flour, and packed with milk chocolate chips, they’re ideal for anyone looking for the best homemade chocolate chip cookies. Quick to make with no chilling required, these cookies are perfect for a family dessert, a bake sale, or a cozy night in. Learn tips for perfecting the recipe, variations, and storage tips to keep your cookies fresh and delicious!

Kroll’s Kookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cake flour*
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (dark brown works as well)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional, see notes)
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet; feel free to reduce the amount if preferred)

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cubed butter and cream on medium-low speed for about 30 seconds. Gradually add the brown sugar, mixing for another 30 seconds, then add the granulated sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract (if using), and mix until well combined.
3. Combine with Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the dry flour mixture. Continue mixing just until the ingredients are incorporated. Then add the chocolate chips and mix briefly until they’re evenly distributed in the dough.
4. Form and Bake Cookies: Portion out 5.7-ounce balls of cookie dough (about the size of a small fist) using a food scale for accuracy if available, or estimate by hand. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, keeping them tall and round without flattening.
5. Bake and Cool: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the tops are a light golden brown. Pull the cookies from the oven slightly before they appear fully done for a soft, gooey center. Allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 15-30 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a tall glass of milk!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Kroll’s Kookies are the ultimate indulgence for cookie lovers! With a crispy golden edge and a gooey, chewy center packed with chocolate chips, they offer the perfect blend of texture and flavor. Baked at high heat for a quick yet delicious treat, these oversized cookies are satisfying and full of rich, buttery goodness.

Tips

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for easier blending.
• Chill Time Not Needed: This dough doesn’t need chilling, so you can bake right after mixing!
• Underbake for Soft Centers: Pull the cookies out when they appear slightly underdone for a gooier center.

Variations and Substitutions

• Chocolate Choices: Substitute milk chocolate with semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or even a mix.
• Add-ins: Try adding chopped nuts, toffee bits, or shredded coconut for extra texture.
• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend for similar results.

FAQs

Can I use only all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can use all-purpose flour entirely, though the cake flour creates a softer texture.

Why are my cookies too gooey?
Ensure cookies are cooling on the baking sheet before moving to a rack. If you prefer firmer cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.

Can I make smaller cookies?
Yes, just adjust the bake time down by a few minutes.

Serving and Suggestions

Serve these cookies warm with a glass of milk for the best experience. For a fun twist, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies for a homemade ice cream sandwich! Perfect for bake sales, parties, or as a delicious treat anytime.