Description
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, featuring soft, chewy centers with golden edges and gooey chocolate chips. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they offer an irresistible flavor contrast and a delightful texture that makes every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Topping
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps create a chewy texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Portion dough: Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Add sea salt: Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie to enhance the sweet chocolate flavor with a salty contrast.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm for the best gooey chocolate experience!
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to set on the baking sheet before moving.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a crunchier cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes but be careful not to overbake.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Flaky sea salt adds a wonderful contrast but can be omitted if you prefer a sweeter cookie.
