Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, cozy, and irresistibly comforting — soft and chewy on the inside with lightly crisp edges. Each bite brings together buttery richness and melty chocolate, making them perfect for a snack or a little treat anytime.
According to Ayurveda, these cookies are warming and grounding, supporting Vata types with their sweetness and heaviness. With small tweaks, they can also be made gentle for Pitta or lighter for Kapha — without changing the scrumptious taste.
Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients
Butter (browned) → Heavy, oily, grounding; pacifies Vata, increases Kapha.
Brown Sugar → Sweet, moist; grounding, supports Vata, increases Kapha in excess.
White Sugar → Light, sharp; increases Pitta and Kapha if overused.
All-Purpose Flour → Heavy; grounding for Vata, increases Kapha.
Chocolate Chips → Sweet, slightly heating; grounding for Vata, may increase Kapha and Pitta
Preparation Time- 15 minutes
Cooking Time- 12-15 minutes
Serving Size-10
Ingredients
½ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 ½ tbsp white sugar
3 tbsp milk (more as needed for consistency)
1 tsp instant coffee
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
Chocolate chips (as many as you like)
Instructions
Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Turn off heat and let it cool slightly (5–7 minutes).
Cream with Sugars: Pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl. Add brown sugar and white sugar. Mix until smooth and glossy.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add milk (and coffee if using). Mix until creamy. Add extra milk if needed to adjust consistency.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour and baking soda. Fold gently until a soft dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips.
Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up the dough.
Shape: Scoop small portions of dough, roll into balls, and gently flatten.
Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 170–175°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool slightly to set the soft, chewy center
Dosha Tweaks
For Pitta 🔥
Add a pinch of cardamom or vanilla extract for cooling without altering sweetness.
Sprinkle a tiny amount of coconut sugar in place of some white sugar (adds subtle cooling effect).
Use slightly less milk if digestion is sensitive.
For Kapha 💧
Use a smidge less butter or milk to slightly lighten, without changing texture.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg — very subtle, won’t affect the chocolate flavor.
Suggestions
Perfect with a cup of tea, milk, or cocoa.
Store in an airtight container to maintain chewiness.
Add seasonal nuts or seeds for extra grounding.
