Description
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt combine rich, buttery dough with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and a finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. With a tender, chewy texture and golden edges, these cookies are ideal for any chocolate lover seeking an irresistible homemade treat.
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring the sugars are fully incorporated for a smooth dough.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, making sure each egg is fully blended before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dry mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate into the dough, distributing them evenly without deflating the batter.
- Shape the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked to retain chewiness.
- Add Sea Salt: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie to enhance the flavor profile with a subtle savory contrast.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. For best results, enjoy the cookies warm for a gooey, melty chocolate experience.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter is essential for proper creaming and achieving the ideal chewy texture.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to prevent tough cookies.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks for a richer taste.
- The flaky sea salt is optional but highly recommended to elevate the cookie flavor.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
