Chocolate Chip Cookies Sea Salt (Printable)
Classic chewy cookies with semisweet chips and a sprinkle of sea salt for balanced sweetness.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 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 brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Sprinkle each mound lightly with flaky sea salt.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but centers are still soft.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The salty sweet combination creates waves of flavor that keep every bite interesting
- These cookies strike that perfect balance between crispy edges and chewy centers
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in texture so plan ahead
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to that chewy center we all love
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky or warm
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning