If you’re a chocolate chip cookie lover, you’re really going to love this twist on the traditional favorite.
I didn’t think there were many ways out there to improve upon the super simple chocolate chip cookie but hey, sometimes surprises come from unexpected sources.
This is one such case where an old staple has new look, size, taste and technique.
Now, that’s a mouthful.
These cookies measure more than 4 1/2 inches in diameter and are more like four chocolate chip cookies packed into one big one.
The center is soft and gooey and the edges are slightly caramelized with a melt-in-your mouth crispiness that is oh-so good.
Scattered chunks of melted chocolate create an almost marbleized topside appearance that also provides a burst of rich, dark flavor with every bite.
These chocolate chip cookies are also surprisingly thin, especially when stacked on one top of another.
Now, at the heart of these deliberately-wrinkled, jumbo size chocolate chip cookies is an unusual technique that I’ve only just discovered.
Pan banging is the brainchild of baker and blogger, Sarah Kieffer .
I discovered her unusual cookie making technique after seeing similar jumbo cookies all over Instagram.
Pan banging involves baking the cookies up to a point and then opening the oven and banging the pan on the oven rack which causes the rising cookie dough to deflate and spread.
The banging is repeated several times through the baking process. It’s noisy but quite effective.
You can also out Sarah Kieffer’s blog, The Vanilla Bean Blog for the full recipe and more on her signature “pan banging” technique HERE.
Regular readers of this blog already know I have a penchant for fun, handcrafted packaging.
I used a tag die cut and some alphabet rubber stamps (you should have these in your stash) to create some cute, personalized gift tags for my kids and their friends.
If you’re packing up homemade goodies for gifting, this is a nice way to add an extra personal touch.
You can find plastic goodie bags, die cuts and all manner of rubber stamps and ink at your local crafts store.
Happy baking and have fun.
Thanks for stopping by.
See you back here next time. ♥
This look delicious! What an intriguing method! I will definitely try that next time. I really like the font on your letter stamps. Are they still available? I am really enjoying your blog. Thank you!
Thanks, Barbara.
The alphabet stamp is by a company called Paper Salon.
You may be able to find a set online or another font that will work just as good.
Happy day to you.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 18 mins
Total time: 33 mins
Gobble time: .01 second
Can’t wait to try these Lisa!
Vicki
Vicki, you’re so funny.
Thanks so much.
By the way, both my kids are in college now. Can you believe that?
Time flies, right?
Hope you have a wonderful week.
Yum! I’m ready to do some “pan banging “. I’ve accidentally had a few of these before. ; ) I love that font too!
Thanks, Carolyn.
You’ll love these cookies.
Also, the alphabet rubber stamp I used is from a company called “Paper Salon”. You may be able to find it if you google the company name and XL alphabet stamp.
If you’re not able to find this particular stamp, you may be able to find a great substitute. So many great alphabets out there.
Good luck.
They look delicious!
Now talk about a 12 layer (or more) chocolate chip cookie cake. I always learn so much from you so will
Have to try the Pan banging method. Oh that Jordy is the cutest!! His beautiful smile s just like his mom’s!!
Oh, thanks Shirley.
We’re very proud of our “little” Jordy. He grew up way too fast-lol.
You must try the pan banging technique. That and the huge amount of dough makes these cookies so huge, like they’re straight out of a bakery.
I’m going to try to see you soon during one of my many trips to Durham.
Happy week to you.
beautiful site! How have never come across your website before??!!? Lovely pictures and great content.
Thanks so much, Mimzy.
I have tons of great projects and recipes here. I hope you find some things of interest to you. Drop me a line if you ever get stuck on any of my project instructions and I’ll walk you through it.
Oh my! My cookies always come out flat and squashed like this and I thought it was a bad thing….I’ll try the banging to caramelize the outer edges, tho. Thanks for the validation! hahaha
Pan banging makes a lot of noise (lol) but it’s worth it.
Good luck with your cookies, Kathi.
I think you’ll enjoy these.
Happy day to you.
My son bakes chocolate chip cookies every week, I can’t wait to tell him about the pan banging technique! Happy feasting!
Oh, your son is going to enjoy this.
Good luck with the cookies.
Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely week.
Omg!! These cookies are to die for!!! I only love crispy and hard cookies 🍪!!
Oh, thanks so much for that Anietie.
These cookies are indeed, wonderful and crazy fun to make.
I had never used the “pan banging” technique before but it works at really spreading those cookies into really big circles.