Chocolate chip cookie fries ( makes 10 large cookies fries )

Ingredients

• 1/2 cups (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (67g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk , room temp
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 1/2 (180g) cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 tsp corn starch
• 1 tsp espresso powder , optional
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp flakey sea salt
• 1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate + more for topping.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, add softened butter. Mix in brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk for about 1–2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and paste forms.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
5. Transfer all the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Press and flatten the dough evenly into a large rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick, making sure the thickness is uniform throughout.
7. Freeze the flattened dough until firm (about 20–30 minutes).
8. Once firm, use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into long fry shapes
9. Carefully separate the fries slightly so they aren’t touching. Freeze again for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while baking.
10. Place not more the 4 cookie fries on a baking sheet. Spacing them evenly.
11. Bake at 350°F for 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet . Cool completely before serving and enjoy.