Simply Wanderfull
I’m excited to share my favourite chocolate chip cookie recipe from renowned Canadian chef and author Anna Olson. These cookies are the perfect balance of homemade goodness, chewy and chocolaty, it delivers that warm homemade goodness in every Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make, making them a go-to treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself, this recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen!
Anna Olson is one of Canada’s most beloved chefs, celebrated for her approachable baking and cooking expertise. With a background in both political science and culinary arts, she transitioned from a brief banking career to become a pastry chef and later a prominent television personality, hosting popular Food Network shows like Sugar, Fresh with Anna Olson, and Bake with Anna Olson. Olson has authored over ten best-selling cookbooks, including award-winning titles such as Anna Olson’s Baking Wisdom, her recipes are enjoyed by audiences in more than 190 countries!
There is nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie dipped in some ice cold milk. It just brings back memories of this warm cozy nurturing feeling and being a kid. The scent of a freshly baked cookie in the house has this instant nostalgic feeling of wanting to cozy up on the couch and just being home. A good chocolate chip cookie recipe is a must-have in your recipe list and I think this is the Best Recipe out there.
So let’s make these chocolate chip cookies together!
Make It With Anna Olson
Anna Olson's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Anna Olson's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup 115 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup 100 g packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup 185 g all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp 7.5 g cornstarch
- ½ tsp 2.5 g baking soda
- ½ tsp 2.5 g salt
- 1 ½ cup 262 g chocolate chips
- 1 cup 100 g lightly toasted, coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar together well. Beat in the egg and the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour with the cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Add this to the butter mixture and stir until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans (if using).
- Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, scoop spoonfuls of dough (about 2 Tbsp) shape them into a ball and place onto a parchment lined baking tray or a plate. Chill the scooped cookies for at least an hour, or once chilled, the cookies can be frozen for baking later.
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF (162 C). Arrange the chilled scooped cookies onto parchment-lined baking trays, leaving 3 inches between the cookies. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until browned around the edges. Cool the cookies on the baking tray. If baking cookie dough that has been frozen, arrange the frozen cookies on the baking tray and let them thaw for 20 minutes at room temperature before baking as above.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy.
The Warmth in Every bite
As you take that first bite of Anna Olson’s irresistible chocolate chip cookies, I hope you’re reminded-just as I am-of the simple joys that homemade food brings. Here at Simply Wanderfull, I truly believe that the best memories are made in the kitchen, and nothing compares to the warmth and comfort of a treat baked from scratch. Thank you for joining me on this delicious journey; may this recipe inspire you to create, share, and savor more homemade goodness with the people you love!
