Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies! These cookies boast a delightful combination of chewy centers and crisp edges, perfectly filled with rich dark chocolate chunks. A sprinkle of flaky salt on top enhances their flavor, making them irresistible for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 6 oz dark chocolate bars, chopped
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Shape cookies into circles using a cookie cutter while warm; sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg