Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies

By plilhig

Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan, Cooking Light

JUNE 2009

Ingredients

• 5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Cooking spray

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, soda, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

2. Place sugars and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg whites; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

3. Preheat oven to 350°.

4. Divide dough into 6 equal portions; place dough portions 2 inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on pan; cool on a wire rack.