Very Crispy, Very Delicious

Like a journey to Jupiter, my journey to a flat crispy caramel hints of candy chocolate chip cookie has lasted several years with moments where it seemed the destination was never in reach and then all engines fired moments before touchdown and with a satisfying jolt the culinary universe like the solar system became just a little bit less vast.

This recipe from Martha Stewart is quick and almost flawless, with two caveats.  First, the yield is absurd. Cut the recipe in half and use a medium cookie scoop. Second, I baked these in small batches on a Matfer Blue Steel Oven Baking Sheet. Cannot vouch if they will get the same finish on a lighter sheet as a result. (n.b. This is really a kitchen essential and they last forever.) Oh and I used Kerrygold unsalted butter, which probably didn't hurt the taste and texture...