Description
These chewy chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers. Made with melted butter, a combination of brown and granulated sugars, and rich dark chocolate chunks, they bake up soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges. Chilling the dough enhances the flavor and texture, while an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt adds a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Ideal for any occasion, these classic cookies are quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (or any chocolate of your choice)
Garnish
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixer or a large bowl, combine the melted butter with brown and granulated sugars. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix to ensure chewy cookies. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into balls approximately 1.5 tablespoons each in size for uniform cookies.
- Chill Dough: Place the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (longer chilling improves texture and flavor). Alternatively, you can freeze them for future baking sessions.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, take the dough out of the fridge and preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the chilled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow spreading. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges turn golden brown, keeping the centers slightly undercooked for maximum chewiness.
- Finish and Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and, while still warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before serving. Enjoy your perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, chill the dough for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
- You can substitute the dark chocolate with milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or white chocolate according to preference.
- Sprinkling flaky sea salt enhances the sweet and salty contrast but is optional.
- If freezing dough balls, thaw in the refrigerator before baking and adjust baking time if needed.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
