Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Twist of Sea Salt
Flaky at the edges and chewy in the center, these chocolate chip cookies are finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt that sharpens the sweetness of the chocolate. The dough comes together in 15 minutes and the cookies bake in about 12.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
For the Dry Components:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Wet Components:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- 2 large eggs preferably organic
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips high-quality
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a touch of sea salt flakes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate or add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm twist.
- To make these cookies gluten-free, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 267IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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