This is a copycat version of the famous Gideon's Bakehouse chocolate chip cookie recipe from Disney. Grandkids say they taste identical to the original! Made with various chocolate chips, butter, and a balanced mix of sugars for a delightful cookie.
1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3: In a medium bowl, combine all of the chocolate chips and stir to mix evenly. Set aside.
4: In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the butter and all the sugars for 30 seconds on low speed.
5: Turn the mixer up to medium speed and mix for 4 minutes until combined and fluffy.
6: Add in the eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda and mix for 1 minute until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
7: Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
8: With the mixer still on low, add in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chip mixture, mixing until incorporated.
9: Using a large (1/4-cup) cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll it into a ball.
10: Coat the ball with the chocolate chip mixture, leaving the bottom free from chocolate chips. Press the chips firmly into the dough.
11: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet 3 inches apart.
12: Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the edges and tops are lightly golden.
13: Allow the cookies to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
