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🍪 One Cookie Dough, Four Flavors – New York Style Cookies
Introduction
Imagine walking into a New York bakery and smelling the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies — thick, gooey centers with crisp edges and packed with delicious mix-ins. The magic of New York–style cookies lies in their chunky texture and bold flavors. Now imagine making not one but four flavors from a single dough — that’s what this recipe brings to your kitchen. It’s time-saving, versatile, and perfect for when you can’t decide which flavor to bake!
Brief History of New York Style Cookies
New York style cookies rose to fame thanks to Levain Bakery in NYC. Their signature was a large, thick cookie with a slightly underbaked center, creating a soft and gooey bite. Unlike thin, crisp cookies, these were almost like mini cookie cakes, becoming a worldwide trend for cookie lovers.
Ingredients (Base Dough)
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Flavor Add-ins:
Divide dough into 4 equal portions and mix each with these add-ins:
- Classic Chocolate Chip
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Double Chocolate
- ½ cup cocoa powder (replace same amount of flour)
- 1 cup white + dark chocolate chunks
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
- ½ cup milk chocolate chunks
- Cookies & Cream
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions / Method
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together cold butter cubes, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined and slightly fluffy (use stand mixer or hand mixer).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 2: Divide & Flavor
- Split dough into 4 equal parts.
- Mix each with its specific add-ins.
Step 3: Shape
- Form large balls (about 120 g each) for authentic New York style.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Place cookies on a lined baking tray, spaced apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on tray for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Formation Tips
- For that signature chunky look, don’t flatten the dough balls.
- Use a mix of chocolate chunks and chips for extra texture.
- Chilling is essential for thick, bakery-style cookies.
Conclusion
From one bowl of dough, you now have four indulgent cookie flavors — perfect for parties, gifts, or satisfying every craving in one go. These cookies embody the heart of New York: bold, versatile, and unforgettable.
For Cookie Lovers ❤️
- Serve them slightly warm with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Wrap them individually in parchment for a bakery-style gift.
- Experiment with more add-ins: salted caramel, M&M’s, or Nutella centers.
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