Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Sea Salt Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Rich dark chocolate chunks are folded into buttery cookie dough, baked until golden, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance every bite. These cookies deliver a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chunks
- 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the room temperature unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Cream them together on medium speed for 2 minutes using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the prepared dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Continue beating until all ingredients are well combined and form a cookie dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Using a spatula, gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough onto a baking stone or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Add Sea Salt: Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm cookies to enhance their flavor with a salty crunch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, or enjoy warm for that gooey chocolate goodness.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugars for a tender cookie texture.
- For best results, use flaky sea salt to achieve the perfect salty crunch on top of the cookies.
- If you prefer a softer cookie, reduce baking time by a minute or two.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Dark chocolate chunks can be substituted with semi-sweet if preferred, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
