metropolitan market cookie recipe
If you’ve ever walked around Seattle and visited Metropolitan Market, you’ve likely encountered the famous “Seattle’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie,” affectionately known as “The Cookie.” Famous for its beautiful interior and golden exterior, replicating this treat at home is a culinary adventure. This (almost) Metropolitan Market cookie recipe is the closest thing we’ve been able to make to The Cookie in the home kitchen.
“This (almost) Metropolitan Market cookie recipe is our closest homemade match to Meat Market’s beloved ‘The Cookie.”
But my previous easy Subway double chocolate chip cookie recipe with few ingredients is also very delicious. If you want the recipe, go to my website Crispy Cookies, and see the ingredients for this recipe.
Ingredients metropolitan market cookie recipe
All we need
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup slightly softened butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Fleur desel for garnish
metropolitan market cookie recipe instruction
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts for 8-10 minutes until aromatic. Let cool and chop coarsely.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Mix flour, salt, and baking soda until combined. Incorporate chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Scoop heaping cookie dough balls onto parchment-lined sheets, flattening slightly and sprinkling with fleur de sel.
- Bake one sheet at a time at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before indulging.
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AUTHOR NAME: Metropolitan Market
Notes metropolitan market cookie recipe
- Salted butter adds a salty kick, but unsalted is an option for a standard salt-to-cookie ratio.
- If using standard chocolate chips, opt for semisweet.
- A size 12 cookie scoop replicates Met Market’s size adjust if making smaller cookies.
- Substitute nuts or brown sugar based on preference.
Savor the essence of “The Cookie” with this (Almost) Metropolitan Market Cookie Recipe. Happy baking.
FAQs metropolitan market cookie recipe
Q: What makes ‘The Cookie’ special at Metropolitan Market?
A: ‘The Cookie’ is celebrated for its extra-large size, rich Belgian chocolate, toasted walnuts, and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.
Q: How close does this recipe come to the Metropolitan Market’s original?
A: This homemade version strives to replicate ‘The Cookie’ as closely as possible, capturing its simplicity and decadence.
Important Tips metropolitan market cookie recipe
- For optimal texture, toast walnuts until aromatic before adding to the dough.
- Creaming butter and sugars until smooth ensures a delightful consistency in the cookie.
- Large chunks of walnuts and flaky salt make this cookie extra special.
- Allow yourself plenty of time to make this dough. It’s best when made the night before baking. Give the flavors time to meld together.
Nutrition Facts metropolitan market cookie recipe
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie (recipe makes 12)
- Calories: Approximately 484 Total Fat: Around 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: About 45mg
- Sodium: Around 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: Around 5g
Note: Nutrition facts may vary based on specific ingredients and variations.
Detailed
Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Difficulty: Easy
| 12servings | Prep time
3hours 20minutes |
| Cooking time
18minutes |
Calories
484kcal |
EQUIPMENT metropolitan market cookie recipe
- cookie sheet
- Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
- parchment lined baking sheet
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The (Almost) Metropolitan Market Cookie Recipe 2023
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup slightly softened butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Fleur de sel for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts for 8-10 minutes until aromatic. Let cool and chop coarsely.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Mix flour, salt, and baking soda until combined. Incorporate chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Scoop heaping cookie dough balls onto parchment-lined sheets, flattening slightly and sprinkling with fleur de sel.
- Bake one sheet at a time at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before indulging.