Shirley Corriher's Chocolate Chip Cookies, Puffy Version

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from Cookwise. Many people have asked about what will make a cookie flatter or puffier. Culinary scientist Shirley Corriher has three versions of chocolate chip cookies to illustrate the differences; this is the puffy version. I have also posted the medium version: Recipe #403325 The thin version was previously posted here as Recipe #80739"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups cake flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 9 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup light brown sugar, minus 1 tablespoon
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 6 ounces chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Set aside.
3. Beat shortening and sugar together until fluffy.
4. Add egg and beat thoroughly.
5. Beat in vanilla.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients and beat on low speed until thoroughly combined.
7. Stir in chips.
8. Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets and bake for about 12 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.

Reviews

[purple raider]

I made two batches, one made with AP flour, and one made with cake flour.<br/><br/>Both batches were delicious, however, the ones made with the AP flour were softer than the ones made with the cake flour, both were very puffy.<br/><br/>I would make them again, about 100000 times.

 

[Laureen in B.C.]

Sorry we didn't really care for these, they were okay

 

[AZPARZYCH]

These were great and I like that they didn't get flat and crispy! Made 1/2 the recipe as directed; will make these again!! Made for 123Hits.

 

[Katzen]

Now I don't know which are better! The medium version or the puffy version! You'll just have to try both, and decide for yourself. ;) These are gorgeous puffy cookies, simple to make, and a definate hit! Don't change a thing! I used half regular shortening, and half butter flavour. Thanks, Chocolatl - this is a great recipe! Made for 1-2-3 Hits Tag.

 

[mersaydees]

I love puffy cake-like cookies and these do not disappoint. Made as directed. Thanks, Chocolatl! Made for Newest Zaar Tag game.