The video is a recipe tutorial for making cookies. The host, who claims to be a government cook (not a pastry chef), shares their recipe for a soft and chewy cookie with a height. The ingredients include unsalted butter, brown sugar, eggs, flour, and quality chocolate. The host emphasizes the importance of using the right ingredients and not substituting them, such as using margarine instead of butter.
The host demonstrates how to melt the butter, mix the ingredients, and add the chocolate. They also discuss the importance of not overmixing the dough and using the right type of flour. The host then shapes the dough into balls, which are refrigerated or frozen before baking.
The cookies are baked at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and firm to the touch. The host notes that the baking time may vary depending on the oven and the desired level of doneness.
The finished cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with a crispy edge and a gooey chocolate center. The host encourages viewers to share their own experiences with the recipe and to tag them on Instagram.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker is making a cookie recipe.
2. The recipe requires a lot of butter, and the speaker advises against using margarine.
3. The butter should be melted slowly, either in the microwave or in a pan over low heat.
4. The speaker is using 70% bitter chocolate, which is preferred for its texture and melting properties.
5. The chocolate should be roughly chopped into small pieces.
6. The recipe includes brown sugar, which should not be reduced in quantity as it affects the texture.
7. The recipe also includes an egg yolk, vanilla essence, and salt.
8. The speaker advises against overmixing the dough, especially when adding the flour.
9. The dough should be refrigerated for 15-30 minutes to firm up before shaping into balls.
10. Each ball should weigh around 90g and be shaped into a sphere.
11. The balls should be placed in the freezer for up to 3 months or baked immediately.
12. The cookies should be baked in a non-stick pan or aluminum pan greased with butter and flour.
13. The oven temperature should be 180 degrees Celsius, and the baking time is around 20 minutes.
14. The cookies can be baked for 15-25 minutes, depending on the desired texture.
15. Gas ovens should be set to 200 degrees Celsius.
16. The cookies should be left to cool down before serving.
17. The speaker prefers to eat the cookies warm.