Description
These chocolate chip cookies are warm and chewy, with a golden-brown exterior that gives way to a soft, gooey center. Each bite is a delightful explosion of rich chocolate flavor, perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sea salt that enhances the sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor or substitute half the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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