Chewy and gooey, not too sweet, with crispy edges and a hint of salt are key characteristics that L.A. Times readers want in a chocolate chip cookie. This recipe is all of that and more.
No matter how many cookie recipes I test, I always learn something, either from the recipe developers or from my own kitchen adventures. This year, I picked up even more from some of the new cookbooks that crossed my desk, including several very good ones devoted to cookies.