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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt offer the perfect balance of soft, gooey centers and slightly crisp edges. Enhanced by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, these cookies deliver a delightful sweet-savory contrast that elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie experience. Perfect for baking lovers looking for a homemade treat that mimics bakery-quality results with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix-ins and Topping

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  3. Blend wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter along with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy, which helps to achieve a chewy texture.
  4. Add eggs and flavor: Whisk in the whole egg, the additional egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Portion the dough: Scoop the dough into roughly 2-tablespoon portions and space them 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading while baking.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set while the centers remain slightly underbaked for maximum chewiness.
  9. Finish and cool: Remove the cookies from the oven, and immediately sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, avoid overbaking the dough as residual heat will complete cooking after removal from the oven.
  • Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to help prevent spreading and deepen the flavor complexity.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies-with-sea-salt-recipe/