Ben's cookies recipe and nailing it marmalade and me from marmaladeandme.com
Introduction
Ben's Cookies is a famous cookie brand that originated in Oxford, England. They are known for their deliciously chunky and chewy cookies that come in a variety of flavors. In this article, we will be sharing with you the recipe to make Ben's Cookies from scratch. This recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup white sugar - 1 cup brown sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp salt - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips - 1 cup chopped walnuts
Notes on Ingredients
- Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the recipe. - Brown sugar gives the cookies a chewy texture and a caramel flavor. - You can use any type of chocolate chips, but semisweet is recommended for a balanced sweetness. - Walnuts are optional, but they add a nice crunch and nuttiness to the cookies. You can substitute with other nuts or omit entirely.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. 6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed. 7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. 8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. 9. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes on Instructions
- Mixing the wet and dry ingredients separately and then combining them helps to evenly distribute the ingredients and prevent over-mixing. - Be careful not to over-bake the cookies, as they will continue to cook slightly even after being taken out of the oven. - Letting the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack helps them to set and prevent them from breaking apart.
Nutrition
The nutritional values of Ben's Cookies vary depending on the flavor and size of the cookie. However, a typical chocolate chip cookie contains approximately: - Calories: 250 - Fat: 14g - Saturated Fat: 8g - Cholesterol: 40mg - Carbohydrates: 30g - Fiber: 1g - Sugars: 20g - Protein: 3g
Notes on Nutrition
- These values are based on a single cookie. - The calorie and fat content can be reduced by using less butter and sugar in the recipe. - Adding nuts can increase the protein and fiber content of the cookies.
