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Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Love

Enjoy these Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful blend of sweet chocolate and a hint of sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Sweetens and helps develop crispy edges
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients for chewy texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise and spread
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips The star ingredient
For Finishing Touches
  • to taste coarse sea salt Enhances salty-sweet contrast

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (optional).
  8. Drop rounded dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt on top of each dough ball.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and the centers are slightly underbaked.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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