Description
These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are easy to make and deliver a perfect balance of chewy and gooey goodness. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is a go-to for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients & Workspace: Whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Cream softened unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough to allow flavors to develop and butter to solidify.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, and bake until golden-brown.
- Cool & Serve: Allow cookies to cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, chill the dough for longer periods.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for varied tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg