As the year winds down, there’s no better way to savor the season than with a little indulgence. Chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven and a steaming mug of hot chocolate make the ultimate duo—comforting, nostalgic, and just the right touch of sweetness to close out December. Whether you’re gathering with friends, enjoying a quiet night in, or simply treating yourself, this pairing is the perfect way to welcome the new year with warmth and cheer.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
for 12 cookies
- ½ cup granulated sugar(100 g)
- ¾ cup brown sugar(165 g), packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter(115 g), melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour(155 g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks(110 g)
- 4 oz dark chocolate chunk(110 g), or your preference
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
- Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges have started to barely brown.
- Cool completely before serving.
Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
for 1 serving
- 1 cup water(240 mL), boiled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, (optional)
- 1 splash milk
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
- marshmallow / whip cream, optional
Preparation
- Pour the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a mug.
- Add the vanilla extract and a splash of milk.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir.
- Optional: top with marshmallows, whip cream, or both!
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