Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy chocolate chip cookies with flaky sea salt create a perfect sweet and salty combination in every bite.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 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
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture on low speed, mixing just until no streaks remain.
06 - Gently stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place 2-tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Lightly sprinkle each dough ball with flaky sea salt.
09 - Bake in the center of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges turn golden and centers remain soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses ingredients found in most kitchens so you can get baking anytime
  • Ready to eat in under half an hour making it perfect for spontaneous sweets
  • No fancy equipment needed for these chewy cookies just mixing bowls and a sturdy spoon
  • You can customize the chocolate chips or salt level for your personal taste
02 -
  • High in comfort chocolate flavor for all ages
  • The dough can be chilled for enhanced flavor and thicker cookies
  • Bakes perfectly from frozen with no need to thaw
03 -
  • Salted chocolate and chewy texture draw in everyone at the table each cookie packed with gooey richness
  • Chilling dough for half an hour heightens caramel notes and dough shape
  • Do not overbake for the perfect chewy center and crisp edge
  • Always use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture throughout the batch
  • Do not skip the final sprinkle of flaky salt immediately after baking for dramatic finish
  • Scoop dough evenly for cookies that bake at the same rate getting that perfect golden edge

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