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donna kelce cookies

Donna Kelce’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Crispy Chef
These cookies are more than just a sweet treat; they’re a symbol of love and family tradition. Created by Donna Kelce, the mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason, these cookies became a viral hit during Super Bowl LVII. With a special flour mix and a blend of milk and white chocolate chips, these cookies are the ultimate expression of warmth, love, and NFL family bonds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 980 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake or pastry flour
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter melted
  • 1½ cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cake flour, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
  • Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar and white sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well.
  • Beat in the egg and egg yolk until smooth.
  • Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add it to the butter mixture.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and optional pecans.
  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (overnight is ideal).
  • Scoop 1½ tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for developing flavor and achieving the perfect texture.
These cookies can be frozen either as dough or baked cookies. Just wrap in plastic and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 980kcalCarbohydrates: 134gProtein: 8gFat: 44gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 3gSugar: 98g
Keyword baking tradition, chewy cookies, chocolate chip cookies, Donna Kelce cookies, family recipes, NFL cookies, Super Bowl recipe
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