Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich, gooey chocolate chips with a hint of sea salt for a delightful sweet and salty flavor. The dough is made with butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, then topped with sea salt before baking. These cookies offer the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips your favorite variety
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional, such as walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.