Description
Indulge in these ultra-thick bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and filled with rich pools of chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt (or sea salt)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups chocolate chips (mix of semisweet and dark)
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- extra chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter with the granulated and brown sugar until fully combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and stir until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them out, and top each with extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. They can be reheated in the microwave for a few seconds to regain that just-baked texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg