Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

THE CURIOUS WHISK

To prepare for this class, you'll need to gather the ingredients & equipment listed below. You'll also need to do a few steps before class:

INGREDIENTS​

• 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, slightly softened
• 80 gram (0.4 cup) granulated sugar
• 140 gram (0.7 cup) light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 5 gram (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
• 195 gram (1-1/2 cup) all purpose flour
• 3 gram (1/2 teaspoon) baking soda
• 2 gram (1/2 teaspoon) baking powder
• 1 gram (pinch) kosher salt 
• 120 gram (3/4 cup) semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate discs, chopped up (55% - 65%); if not available, chocolate chips will work
• Optional: Maldon sea salt or flaky sea salt

EQUIPMENT

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• Hand mixer or electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment; OK if not available
• Digital measuring scale (preferred) or measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber scraper or spatula
• #16 disher or ice cream scoop about 1.5 inch diameter
• Oven
• Mixing Bowl
• Prep bowl for ingredients

​PRE CLASS STEPS

• Mise en place: Weigh or measure out each ingredient separately in individual containers/bowls. Lay out everyone on the kitchen counter. Have tools ready and accessible
• Remove butter and egg from the fridge 30 mins before class starts. Store all other ingredients at room temperature.
• Please make sure there is room in your fridge and freezer as we will be storing dough before baking

ABOUT

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The Curious Whisk owner Chef Eloise has her roots from the Philippines where she was born and raised. After finishing her engineering degree, she found her true calling to be in the pastry world. The journey took her to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Fast forward to many years later in 2008, she chose San Francisco as her second home and worked at several restaurants before opening her own.

​In 2014, Eloise discovered another passion which is teaching people how to bake. She loves sharing her knowledge and expertise in the kitchen to her guests. She specializes in making french macarons and her classes will leave you with a new set of skills and pro tips. Aside from baking, she finds joy in dark chocolate, anything matcha, hiking around the bay area, and spending time with her 10-year-old son.