This copycat Gideon’s Vom Krampus Cookie is the ultimate chocolate lovers cookie studded with milk, bittersweet, dark, and semi-sweet chocolate along with refreshing mint chocolate chips.
You couldn’t get more chocolate into this cookie even if you tried. This decadent chocolate and mint cookie will not disappoint.
Gideon’s Vom Krampus Cookies
Known for their enormous, chocolate-loaded cookies, Gideon’s is definitely a place to visit if you happen to be in Orlando.
If you can’t make it there no worries as this recipe will replicate the Gideon’s cookie-eating experience in your very own home.
Ingredients Needed To Make Vom Krampus Cookies
Here is a list of all the ingredients you need to make these scrumptious cookies loaded with chocolate chips.
- 1 cup COLD unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips, ½ cup reserved
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, ½ cup reserved
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup reserved
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, ½ cup reserved
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips, ½ cup reserved
- 1 cup large chocolate chips, ½ cup reserved
- 2 cups Andes baking chips, 1 cup reserved
How To Make Gideon’s Vom Krampus Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies look super fancy but are quite easy to make. Just follow these steps and you’ll be in chocolate heaven.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the cubed cold butter and the sugar, on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Increase speed from medium to high and continue beating for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, and add the mint and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In a large bowl add the baking soda, cornstarch, salt, cocoa, cake flour, and all-purpose flour, and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time.
- Mix until incorporated.
- In 2 medium bowls divide the baking chips in half, placing each half in a separate bowl.
- Add 1 bowl of the baking chips to the dough, on low-speed mix until incorporated.
- Remove the dough from the mixer and cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out cookie dough, and using your hands, shape the chilled dough into large dough balls.
- Cover the entire surface of the dough ball with baking chips from the second bowl.
- Fill in any and all gaps with the baking chips.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and cover.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove the dough balls from the refrigerator and set them to the side.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at LEAST 15 minutes on the baking sheets.
Recipe Notes and Tips
Though this recipe is quite simple to follow, here are some tips to help make sure the cookies work out well every time.
- Make sure to use the butter right from the fridge.
- Bring the eggs to room temperature.
- Feel free to switch up the baking chips as long as you use the total amount recommended.
- Use real vanilla extract instead of imitation for the best flavor
Variations
Here are a few ways you can change up these chocolate chip cookies.
- Mix in your favorite nuts or seeds, and toast them beforehand for a more intense flavor.
- Make your own cake flour by substituting it with regular flour and cornstarch.
- Stir in toffee, peanut butter, or any other kind of chip or even pieces of your favorite chocolate bar.
- Add some color and mix in colored candies like M&Ms or Skittles.
FAQs
How long do Gideon’s cookies stay fresh?
Gideon’s cookies will stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container on the kitchen counter. You can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove from the freezer and place on the counter for a few hours.
What is the theme of Gideon’s Bakehouse?
Gideon’s Bakehouse strives to create the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. They deliver an over-the-top cookie experience with long queues and massive cookies studded with lots of goodies.
