Chocolate Chip Cookies Sea Salt (Print Version)
Classic chewy chocolate chip cookies with a touch of flaky sea salt to enhance flavor and texture.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins & Topping
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and light, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold chocolate chips into dough using a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Lightly sprinkle each dough ball with flaky sea salt.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
10 - Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sea salt creates this incredible sweet and salty dance that keeps you reaching for just one more
- They stay chewy for days which is honestly dangerous for your self control
02 -
- Underbaking by just one minute is the secret to that perfect chewy center we all chase
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents them from spreading too thin if your kitchen runs warm
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- Use a kitchen scale for flour if you want consistent results every single time