pan banging cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are like no other. They're big-as-your-head and ultra flat, with a soft and chewy center, surrounded by crinkly, wrinkly prettiness that is the perfect delicately crispy texture.

Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Vanilla Bean Baking Book

c. (284 g) all-purpose flour

baking soda

kosher salt

lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter,

(297 g) sugar

c. (50 g) packed brown sugar

vanilla extract

water

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position....

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line three baking pans (I find that commercial-grade 12" x 17" rimmed pans give me the best results with this recipe) with aluminum foil, dull side up. This helps create the crinkles in the cookies and lends an extra-crisp, golden brown bottom.

In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking...

In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted...

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a beater blade, beat the butter on medium until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and brown sugar and beat on medium until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla, and water and mix on low to combine. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until combined. Add the chocolate and mix on low into the batter.

Form the dough into balls weighing 3-1/2 ounces...

Form the dough into balls weighing 3-1/2 ounces (100 g) each. This is approximately a heaping 1/3 cup each. I wanted my cookies to match Sarah's as much as possible and measured each dough ball with a kitchen scale. If you make the dough balls smaller, you won’t get as many ridges on the outer layer, and your centers won’t be as gooey. Place four balls an equal distance apart on prepared pan and transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes before baking. Do not skip freezing the dough, as it's essential in keeping the dough from spreading too much, and aids in the creation of the crinkly outer layer. After putting the first baking pan in the oven, put the second one in the freezer.

Place the chilled baking pan in the oven...

Place the chilled baking pan in the oven and bake 10 minutes, until the cookies are puffed slightly in the center. Lift the side of the baking sheet up about 4" from the oven rack and let it drop down against the rack, so the edges of the cookies set and the inside falls back down. To quote Sarah, "this will feel wrong, but trust me". After the cookies puff up again in 2 minutes, repeat lifting and dropping the pan. Repeat a few more times to create ridges around the edge of the cookie. Bake 16 to 18 minutes total, until the cookies have spread out and the edges are golden brown but the centers are much lighter and not fully cooked.

Transfer the baking pans to a wire rack;...

Transfer the baking pans to a wire rack; let cool completely before removing the cookies from the pan.

The famous pan banging chocolate chip cookies are thin and crispy with decadent melted dark chocolate and buttery, crispy edges and a chewy center. 

Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butter ((softened))

Sugar

Brown Sugar

Water

Egg Yolk

Vanilla Extract

Flour

Baking Soda

Salt

In a large mixing bowl, add butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl often.

Add water, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat for 1 minute longer.

Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chunks.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (this helps to allow the cookies to spread). Roll each dough into 3-ounce balls (slightly less than 1/3 cup). Place only 4 on a baking sheet to allow for spreading.

Place in the freezer for 15 minutes. While they are chilling, heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes of baking time, open the oven and use an oven mitt to lift the side of the baking sheet up about 4 inches and gently let it drop down against the oven rack. I repeat it again and then close the oven. After the cookies puff up again in 2 minutes, repeat lifting and dropping the pan. Repeat a few more times to create ridges around the edge of the cookie. Bake 15-17 minutes total, until the cookies have spread out and the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly undercooked.

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