Chocolate Chip Cookie Platters Recipe
Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Platters Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
Platter & Finishing
Method
Cookie Dough
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Prepare
Remove butter from the fridge 30–60 minutes before starting so it reaches a softened but cool consistency. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease if desired.
- 2
Cream butter and sugars
In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes, scraping the bowl once.
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Add eggs and vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 20–30 seconds after each addition until incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
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Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
- 5
Incorporate dry into wet
With the mixer on low speed, add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in two additions, mixing just until combined and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
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Fold in chips and nuts
Using a spatula, fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and the optional chopped toasted nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Portion dough
Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop (or a heaping tablespoon), portion uniform dough mounds about 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. For a platter of varied sizes, portion some larger mounds (2 tbsp) and some smaller (1 tbsp).
Baking & Cooling
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Bake
Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 9–12 minutes. Bake until the edges are golden and centers are set but still soft — the cookies will continue to set as they cool. Rotate the sheet halfway through baking for even color.
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Cool on sheet then rack
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes to finish setting. Then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
Platter Assembly & Finishing
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Arrange on platters
Line each serving platter or board with parchment. Group cookies by size or style (classic, extra-chips, with-nuts) to create visual interest. Stack some cookies in small towers (2–3 high) and fan others in a single layer so guests can easily pick them up.
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Serving suggestion
Serve at room temperature. Provide small napkins and tongs or a small spatula for guests to grab cookies hygienically. Replenish platters as cookies are consumed to keep presentation full.