Looking for ways to use fresh milled flour for baking outside of sourdough? I took advantage of the -7 degree winter day to test out some chocolate chip cookies with this Sunrise Flour Mill, the flavor and texture of these cookies are elevated to perfection. The secret ingredients? English Toffee Sweet Drops and Purely Elizabeth Pecan Vanilla Oatmeal, order these ahead of time and have on hand to make your chocolate chip cookies on the next baking day.
Below, I’ll share how to make my favorite chewy cookies and the soft-baked version I fell upon because I was out of baking powder batch 1. Both recipes are simple, easy to follow, and use high-quality ingredients that deliver amazing results every time. *note- high altitude baking.
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 170g (1 1/3 cups) Sunrise Flour Mill
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grass-fed butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon English Toffee Sweet Drops (buy here)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Purely Elizabeth Pecan Vanilla Oatmeal (buy here)
- 1–3 tablespoons water (start with 1 tablespoon)
**Make sure you are baking on a silicone baking mat. Order here.
Chewy Version:
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened grass-fed butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon English Toffee Sweet Drops, and mix until smooth.
- Beat in 1 large egg until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add 170g (1 1/3 cups) of Sunrise Mills Flour, Fresh Milled Flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of Purely Elizabeth Pecan Vanilla Oatmeal and 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Add water as needed, starting with 1 tablespoon. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Avoid adding too much water, as this will cause the cookies to spread too much.
- Scoop cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Use about 2T per dough ball.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This version came to life when I realized I was out of baking powder and had to get creative. The result? Soft, pillowy cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
- 170g (1 1/3 cups) Sunrise Flour Mill
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Califia Farms Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup grass-fed butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon English Toffee Sweet Drops (buy here)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Purely Elizabeth Pecan Vanilla Oatmeal (buy here)
- 1–3 tablespoons water (start with 1 tablespoon)
**This dough is very sticky, make sure you are baking on a silicone baking mat. Order here.
Soft Baked Version:
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup Califia Farms Whipping Cream, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Stir until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup softened grass-fed butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon English Toffee Sweet Drops. Mix well.
- Beat in 1 large egg until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in 170g (1 1/3 cups) Sunrise Mills Flour, Fresh Milled Flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of Purely Elizabeth Pecan Vanilla Oatmeal and 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Add water as needed, starting with 1 tablespoon, until the dough is soft but manageable.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. About 2T Each.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops look just set.
- Cool cookies for 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Fresh Milled Flour: Using Sunrise Mills Flour, Fresh Milled Flour ensures your cookies have a rich, nutty flavor and a tender crumb. Mine was milled the same week! Ensuring nutrition, freshness, and better digestion.
- English Toffee Sweet Drops: These add a caramel-like undertone that elevates the flavor of the cookies. (Affiliate link here)
- Purely Elizabeth Pecan Vanilla Oatmeal: Adds a subtle crunch and a hint of warm, nutty sweetness.
Whether you prefer chewy or soft-baked cookies, these recipes are sure to become your go-to for any occasion. Happy baking! 🍪
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