I recently did a sample for a client, KP, that I wanted to share. KP is getting married this June and wanted cookies for her hotel guest baskets (what a great idea!). After seeing her invitation (above left) I decided to go with that as my inspiration.

We paired the decorated sugar cookie with the famous Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie (which I highly recommend) from Alton Brown. They were wrapped in cellophane baggies and tied with a chocolate brown ribbon (just like the invites).


The Chewy
Source: Alton Brown, Food Network

2 sticks unsalted butter
2 1/4 c.bread flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom medium saucepan over low heat. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.

Pour the melted butter in the mixer's work bowl. Add the sugar and brown sugar. Cream the butter and sugars on medium speed. Add the egg, yolk, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Chill the dough, then scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets, 6 cookies per sheet. Bake for 14 minutes or until golden brown, checking the cookies after 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet for even browning. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.