Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Last Updated on December 1, 2024 by Heather Reseck
Belief Bakery #21
This recipe was published in Guide magazine’s November 30, 2024 issue, a weekly publication for children ages 10-14. It is number 21 in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery,” which uses hands-on cooking projects to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists.
This project is in collaboration with my husband, Greg Reseck, a retired educator specializing in project-based learning.
We emphasize the love of God and Biblical concepts and tie them into fun cooking projects with healthy plant-based recipes.
The Circle of Giving
God’s kingdom is built on love and giving. His generous nature led Him to give the ultimate gift—Jesus. (John 3:16). God, the Greatest Giver, fuels the circle of giving with love and abundant blessings. He appoints you as manager (steward) of your time, talents, money, and health. You show your gratitude to God and participate in the circle of giving when you wisely manage and share your blessings.
With every sunrise, God grants you a new day filled with opportunities to grow in your relationship with Him, learn, and serve others. You participate in the circle of giving when you wisely manage and share your gift of time.
God created you with talents. Whether it’s singing, writing, or being good with numbers, your talents enrich the lives of those around you and honor God. Just like the parable of the talents teaches us, God wants you to develop and multiply your abilities, not hide them away out of fear or laziness (see Matthew 25:14-30). You participate in the circle of giving when you wisely manage and share your talents.
Money can be used for necessities, to bless others, or for selfish purposes. God wants you to experience the joy of giving. “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Through tithes (10 percent), offerings, and other giving, you invest in God’s kingdom of love. You participate in the circle of giving when you wisely manage and share your money.
Your body, the temple of the Holy Spirit, is entrusted to you for God’s work. (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20). Making healthful choices gives you the strength and energy to serve God and others. You participate in the circle of giving when you wisely manage your health.
In this cooking project, you’ll make a giant chocolate chip cookie to share so you can experience the joy of participating in the circle of giving. Double the recipe (or do two recipes side-by-side in separate bowls) so you have a cookie to share with your family.
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Before You Begin
Adult supervision is recommended for inexperienced junior chefs.
Difficulty: Easy
Safety: Uses the oven
- Read through the recipe, variations, and tips.
- Pay special attention to the tip about measuring the flour.
- Choose if you want to make the main recipe or a variation.
Steps to get ready to cook
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Gather the ingredients and measure them.
- Gather the equipment.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon for stirring
- Electric mixer
- Knife for cutting butter
- Parchment paper
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Oven
- Timer
- Ruler
- Cooling rack
- Pot holders
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons stick vegan butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole wheat flour* (see tips)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour* (see tips)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Directions
- Cut butter into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Let it stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften while you gather the rest of the ingredients.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add sugar to the mixing bowl.
- Use an electric mixer to beat on low until thoroughly mixed.
- Add flour and salt. Beat until mixed.
- Add milk and vanilla and beat until mixed.
- Use a spoon to stir in chocolate chips.
- Form the dough into a ball with your hands. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Place on the center of the parchment paper on the baking sheet. Press evenly into an 8-inch circle.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Rotate the pan.
- Bake for another 7-9 minutes, until the edges just begin to brown.
- Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
- Let the cookie cool completely while you wash the dishes and clean up the kitchen.
- Wrap the cookie in plastic wrap and give it away.
Variations
- Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free oat flour for whole wheat flour and gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour.
- Nuts: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Carob Chip Cookies: Substitute carob chips for chocolate chips.
Tips
- Too much flour makes a crumbly cookie. Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and then leveling it off. Don’t pack it or shake it.
- If the dough is too dry to form into a ball, add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time.
- The cookie will look underdone when it comes out of the oven.
Health Bite
Taking care of your health is like giving your body superpowers! Eating fruits, veggies, and whole grains, getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water, and staying physically active are all ways to keep your body strong and energetic.
Recipe Video
Vegan Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon for stirring
- Electric mixer
- Knife for cutting butter
- Parchment paper
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Oven
- Timer
- Ruler
- Cooling rack
- Pot holders
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegan stick butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole wheat flour* see tips
- ½ cup all-purpose flour* see tips
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cut butter into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Let it stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften while you gather the rest of the ingredients.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add sugar to the mixing bowl.
- Use an electric mixer to beat on low until thoroughly mixed.
- Add flour and salt. Beat until mixed.
- Add milk and vanilla and beat until mixed.
- Use a spoon to stir in chocolate chips.
- Form the dough into a ball with your hands. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Place on the center of the parchment paper on the baking sheet. Press evenly into an 8-inch circle.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Rotate the pan.
- Bake for another 7-9 minutes, until the edges just begin to brown.
- Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
- Let the cookie cool completely while you wash the dishes and clean up the kitchen.
- Wrap the cookie in plastic wrap and give it away.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free oat flour for whole wheat flour and gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour.
- Nuts: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Carob Chip Cookies: Substitute carob chips for chocolate chips.
- Too much flour makes a crumbly cookie. Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and then leveling it off. Don’t pack it or shake it.
- If the dough is too dry to form into a ball, add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time.
- The cookie will look underdone when it comes out of the oven.
