Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gocciole)

Method

1. At least 30 minutes before starting, place the chocolate chips in the freezer.
2. In a large bowl, combine 200g all-purpose flour, 50g potato starch, 3g unsweetened cocoa powder, and 3g baking powder.
3. Add 100g cold butter, cut into small pieces, and rub into the flour mixture until crumbly.
4. Add 85g powdered sugar, 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
5. Add the frozen chocolate chips and mix gently.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
7. Divide the dough into 30 pieces, each about 20g, and roll into balls.
8. Place the balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate the sheets for 30 minutes.
9. Bake in a preheated static oven at 180°C (350°F) for 13-15 minutes.
10. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.