Description
These classic chocolate chip cookies feature a golden, buttery exterior and a soft, chewy center filled with rich semisweet chocolate. Developed for professional-grade results, this signature recipe balances ease of preparation with high-quality ingredients, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. The secret lies in the ratio of sugars and a necessary chilling period, which together create deep flavor and the ideal cookie texture.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a stand mixer for two minutes until creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for proper hydration and preventing excessive spreading. You can substitute semisweet chips with dark chocolate chunks for a more intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg