Description
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat, perfectly balancing gooey chocolate and a hint of flaky sea salt. Easy to make, they deliver a slightly crisp edge and a soft center, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center is still soft.
- Add Sea Salt: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm for the best gooey chocolate experience!
Notes
These cookies are chewy, slightly crisp on the edges, with melted chocolate chunks and a touch of sea salt to enhance the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg