Chef notes
I'm a huge fan of the salty/sweet combo, and these cookies knock that flavor profile out of the park. They're called "garbage cookies" because you can truly throw anything in them! Use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate, add peanut butter chips or butterscotch, omit the chips and pretzels — your cookie, your call! The base of this recipe comes from my cookbook and evolved from my ideal cookie: soft and chewy in the center with slightly crisp edges.
Technique tip: Chilling your dough for at least 30 minutes (or more) will control the shape and concentrate the flavor of your cookies.
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