Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

I feel as though I am revealing a secret recipe…. These cookies from Tate’s Bake Shop in Southampton, New York, are sold all over the United States. Now I know why these cookies are their signature item! They are FABULOUS- thin, crispy – but not too crispy, and loaded with chocolate chips. I don’t know if the water in the dough or the dark brown sugar makes the difference, but there is a difference. 🙂

This recipe is from Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook: The Best Recipes from Southampton’s Favorite Bakery for Home-Style Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, and Breads. I modified the recipe by using unsalted butter, chilling the dough for 1 hour prior to baking, and by adjusting the baking time for a convection oven. I baked them for 12 minutes when using 2 baking sheets at a time, and for 8 minutes when using only 1 baking sheet. Delicious.

Yield: 4 1/2 dozen 3-inch cookies

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup salted butter (I used unsalted!)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees on convection.
2. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, silpat, or butter.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the water and vanilla; mix until just combined.
6. Add the eggs and mix them lightly.
7. Stir in the flour mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Be careful not to overmix!
8. Using a small cookie scoop, drop the cookies onto prepared cookie sheets.
9. Bake them for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges and centers are brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

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About Josette@thebrookcook

I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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