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    6 Dec 11, 2015 Baking  |   Jump to Recipe

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.

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    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    I’ve actually been making these chocolate studded beauties since 2007!  Over the years, I’ve tried and enjoyed many other types of chocolate chip cookies, but these are still my favorite of the bunch.  Made with butter, shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, three types of chocolate, vanilla, and chopped pecans, these cookies really have it all.  They’re soft and tender inside while slightly crispy at the edges.  Flaky sea salt balances out the chocolate and caramel notes from the brown sugar.  Oh yeah, these guys are HUGE too.  Size does matter here, because you want each cookie to have plenty of the tasty mix-ins.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients

    Let’s talk mix-ins:

    • Semisweet chocolate chips are the main attraction here.  They’ve got a nice balance of bitter and sweet.
    • Milk chocolate chips are also present to provide pops of smooth sweetness that contrast nicely with the sea salt.
    • Shards of 60% bittersweet chocolate add wonderful texture along with pockets of intense chocolate flavor.
    • Chopped pecans are present, but not too forward.  Their smoky nuttiness pairs really well with the brown sugar.
    • All chocolate must be really good quality, and pecans should be really fresh.  I love to use Ghirardelli here.

    That’s about it!  These cookies are always a favorite with friends and family.  You should definitely try them out 🙂

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    Adapted from here.
    4 from 1 vote
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    Servings 30 large cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
    • 3 eggs, at room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon good vanilla extract
    • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate squares, chopped
    • 1 cup chopped pecans
    • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat an oven to 375°F, and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    • Add the butter and shortening to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until creamy, then gradually add the sugars, beating until fluffy (3 - 4 minutes more). Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated. In 3 additions, beat in the flour mixture until just incorporated (start the mixer slow, then increase to medium speed each time). Don't overmix here. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
    • Using a 1/4 measuring cup, drop cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet at least 3-inches apart (I like to do 6 per sheet). Sprinkle each mound of dough with a little flaky sea salt. Working in batches, bake until the cookies are lightly golden brown (11 - 13 minutes). Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can check it out!

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    Categories: Baking Tags: baking soda, bittersweet chocolate, brown sugar, butter, eggs, flour, milk chocolate, pecans, sea salt, semisweet chocolate, shortening, sugar, vanilla

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    Comments

    1. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:17 am

      The more chocolate, the better! These cookies look great!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:46 pm

        Haha agreed!!

        Reply
    2. sippitysup says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:54 am

      I think I’ll give these a try! I have some wonderful Kona chocolate I’ve been saving for a treat like this. GREG

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:46 pm

        Thanks Greg, let me know how you like them.

        Reply
    3. Sara @ Cake Over Steak says

      December 11, 2015 at 10:57 am

      These sound amaaaaaazing!!! I’m currently working on my personal favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I might have to try yours out this weekend as “research.” These are stunners!!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:45 pm

        Thanks Sara!!! Hope this recipe helped with your research 🙂

        Reply
    4. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      December 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      I love that they’re BIG! As you said, plenty of room to hold all the chocolate and add-ins!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:45 pm

        Haha yes!!!

        Reply
    5. Cindy says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      I love trying new chocolate chip cookie recipes! and 3 kinds of chocolate? Yes, please.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:44 pm

        Try them!! Thanks Cindy 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

      December 15, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      60% Cacao is totally the way to go! I’ll for sure have to try these! I’ve never tried using shortening before!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:40 pm

        Thanks Jenn! The shortening alters the texture a bit.

        Reply
    7. Brian // A Thought For Food says

      December 15, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      I want all the sea salt in my cookies! It’s pretty much how I judge a chocolate chip cooke. Can I taste the salt? Yes? Ok… good. No? Well, why bother eating it (but I do anyway because I have no will power).

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:39 pm

        Me too!!! What did we all do before salted desserts :P?

        Reply
    8. Samantha says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Delish! I know what I’m making this weekend 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:39 pm

        Thanks Samantha! Let me know how you like them.

        Reply
    9. Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto says

      December 20, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      If you’ve been making these for 8 years I certainly trust that they are delicious!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:37 pm

        Yeah, extensive recipe testing 🙂

        Reply
    10. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

      December 20, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      Oh man these look awesome. Love the photos and the salt crystals on top?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        Thanks Matt! Yeah, it’s salt on top.

        Reply
    11. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Oh goodness, YES! The *only* thing that makes chocolate better is TRIPLING it!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        Haha agreed!!! Thanks Kimberly 🙂

        Reply
    12. cynthia/What A Girl Eats says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      I love the mix of three different chocolates here to bring depth and complexity to these yummy looking cookies!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 31, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        Thanks Cynthia!!

        Reply
    13. jah says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:28 am

      4 stars
      hello! just came across this.
      Question: when you are dropping your 1/4 C dough balls onto the baking sheet– do you flatten them? or should i keep them in dough-ball shape? thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        May 23, 2016 at 7:37 am

        You can flatten them a bit. Enjoy!!

        Reply

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