Description
Indulge in the ultimate bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with this easy and delicious recipe. These cookies are perfectly chewy with a crisp edge and loaded with melty chocolate chunks. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top takes them to the next level!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
Optional Topping:
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add chocolate: Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Bake: Scoop portions of dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and bake for 11–13 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor.
- Customize with nuts or mixed chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
