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Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use quality unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips Use semi-sweet if desired.
  • to taste sea salt for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can freeze the dough balls for up to three months.