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The Back In The Day Bakery Cookbook and Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 6, 2014 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 11 Comments

Good morning! A happy Monday to you. Can you believe that it is already August? I feel as if the last few months are a blur, everything seems to be going at warp speed. I am now making a concentrated effort to relax and enjoy the last few weeks of Summer.

One of the things that I have been doing more of lately is reading, I have a pile of books and cookbooks that are on my Summer reading list and I want to finish them before it is over.

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook is one that I have been waiting to find the time to sit and savor. I actually received this as a Christmas gift and have just now found to time to pour over the recipes. The book is actually from one of my favorite bakeries in the world! 

Located in Savannah, Georgia, Back in the Day Bakery is owned and operated by Cheryl and Griffith Day who burst onto the scene in 20002 with their scratch baked goods, baby cakes, artisan bread and more. I have loved this bakery from the moment I first stepped over the threshold and each year when I return it feels as if I am walking into my grandmothers kitchen.

The cookbook does not disappoint as it is filled with over 100 of their customer favorite soups, sandwiches, cookies, cakes bread and more.

If you are a fan of old fashioned, no nonsense baked goods just like your grandmother made that you will love this cookbook. I think it would make a wonderful addition to any collection as well as great Christmas gifts, yes it is time to give that a little thought!

Chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite things to bake and eat, although to be honest the dough is actually my favorite part of the cookie. It is actually my measure of an excellent recipe and this dough is scrumptious;  it is creamy, rich, slightly salty and sweet at the same time, the perfect combination for a chocolate chip cookie.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe from The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook

21/2 cups of flour

11/4 tsp baking soda

11/4 tsp. fine sea salt

2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips/chunks

fine sea salt for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 350, position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Then line two cookie sheets with a Silphat or parchment paper.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, sea salt then set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugars and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy. About 3-5 minutes.

Add eggs and mix for no more than 1 minute, the eggs with not be fully incorporated. Turn the speed to low and add the dry ingredients mixing until just combined, 1 to 2 minutes. With the mixer running, add chocolate and mix and additional minute. 

Use 1/4-cup measure ice cream scoop to form cookies into balls, leaving 2 inches on either side to allow for spreading. Lightly tap each cookie with the palm of your hand and then sprinkle with the sea salt.

Bake cookies for 13-18 minutes, rotating half way through the baking. The cookies should be golden brown around the edges but still have light centers. Cool in wire rack. Cookies will last 3 days at room temperature.

These cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, perfect with a glass of milk! I hope that you check out the Back in the Day Bakery, as well as, The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook I think that you will enjoy them both as much as I do!

Have a great day!



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  1. Sunflowers With Smiles says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    One of my favorite bakeries and I only live 1/2 hour from it….One of my favorites that I had featured on my blog was the Lavender shortbread which are unbelievable. I also want to make the Mexican Chocolate cookies, in fact I have some here in my home now from my last visit! Cheryl is such a wonderful person too! Love their cards too! They have done some redecorating in their bakery too!

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  2. Constance says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I think I would try reducing the brown and the white sugar by 1/4 cup, and adding another teaspoon of vanilla extract with 8 oz. of chopped walnuts:)
    The extra flout to make them chunkier rather than flat, and the sea salt instead of table salt are wonderful refinements!

    Oh my yes – cookies for breakfast!

    You've got my mouth watering. I'd love to see their other recipes!

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  3. Constance says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    I think I would try reducing the brown and the white sugar by 1/4 cup, and adding another teaspoon of vanilla extract with 8 oz. of chopped walnuts:)
    The extra flout to make them chunkier rather than flat, and the sea salt instead of table salt are wonderful refinements!

    Oh my yes – cookies for breakfast!

    You've got my mouth watering. I'd love to see their other recipes!

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  4. Bonnie says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Yum…love cookbooks. I found them after they were highlighted on a cooking show. I hope you had a wonderful visit with your family. Enjoy the time reading. Hugs, B

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  5. Connie says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Yum!!! Thanks for sharing.
    Oh, I'll be right over with the milk 🙂
    Connie 🙂

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  6. William Kendall says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I'd be quite happy to step into that bakery!

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  7. Leslie Harris says

    August 5, 2014 at 7:13 am

    I didn't know about this cook book Elizabeth, thanks for sharing. Except now I have the worst craving for chocolate chip cookies hahaha I'll have to make them with the sea salt now.

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  8. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Dear Elizabeth, GOOD MORNING! Those cookies are very much like the ones my mom made back in the day!

    YOU have been one busy person! I hope this summer starts to slow down for you? My summer has been outstanding in that I've keep activity to a minimum because once school starts (in 20 days!), it will be stress-city. NO THANKS!

    Thank you so much for coming to visit!

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  9. I Dream Of says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Elizabeth, I agree with you, the dough is the best part of the cookie! Although these cookies look pretty darn good. I could eat one for breakfast. Hope you get to slow down and enjoy this last bit of summer. I agree, it is going for to fast.

    Have a lovely week! XO

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  10. donna baker says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I will look for their cookbook. I used to watch them on Paula Deen's cooking show. Love the decor and vibe.

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  11. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    August 6, 2014 at 2:29 am

    This looks like MY kind of cookbook! The cookies look delish – and, I also agree that the dough is one of the reasons I bake cookies. My kids laugh that kids today would NEVER be allowed to eat raw cookie dough! Hope you are having a great week! xoxo

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