Madagascar Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies taken to the next level with the smooth natural taste of Madagascar Vanilla.
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 1 Fridge - To cool dough
- 1 Stand Mixer or Electric Mixer
- 2-3 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Sharp Knife - For cutting vanilla bean
- 1 Cookie Dough Scoop or Spoon
- 1 Kitchen Scale - To measure ingredients
- 2 Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 284 grams Granulated Sugar
- 227 grams Shortening
- 99 grams Brown Sugar
- 1 Madagascar Vanilla Bean See "Notes" below for product link
- 280 grams All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 350 grams Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Cream the shortening together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using a stand or hand mixer. Whip for several minutes or until the mixture is fluffy and pale brown.
- Next, add the eggs in one at a time. Incorporate each egg completely in the mixture before adding the next. Split your Madagascar Vanilla Bean down the middle using a sharp knife or scissors. Once split, gently scrape the inside of your bean of all seeds using your knife. Set aside the vanilla bean shell for later use. Add the vanilla seeds or pure vanilla bean paste to the batter and mix a couple of times.
- Add the salt, baking soda, and half of the flour to the batter and gently mix. Finally, add the other half of the flour along with the chocolate chips and blend until all the flour and chips have been dispersed.
- Transfer the finished dough into a covered container and chill in the fridge for a minimum of one hour. Prepare a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Once chilled, remove the dough from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets using a food disher. Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning the tray halfway through.
- Remove the tray and let the cookies cool. Enjoy with a bowl of vanilla ice cream, milk, or coffee!
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Notes
We recommend using our Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans because they are the best quality, Grade A. They are also very reasonably priced. If you would like to purchase from another vendor, you should buy the highest quality you can find.