Milk Chocolate Brookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   Tip: For easy removal

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt (if using), and oats.

   Tip: Aerate the dry ingredients

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until pale and fluffy.

   Tip: Aerate and smooth the mixture

4. 4

   Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

   Tip: Avoid overmixing

5. 5

   Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Smooth the chocolate for an even melt

6. 6

   Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

   Tip: Don't overmix

7. 7

   Fold in the chopped walnuts.

   Tip: Avoid crushing the nuts

8. 8

   Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.

   Tip: Don't overcrowd

9. 9

   Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly underbaked.

   Tip: Don't overbake

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt (if using). Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

    Tip: Let the cookies set