Description
A comprehensive guide to baking the most flavorful, chewy, and perfectly textured chocolate chip cookies from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt).
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
High-quality ingredients and a specific chilling process ensure a superior depth of flavor and perfect texture balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 kcal per cookie