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Close-up of gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Finish, featuring melted chocolate chunks.

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Finish

This recipe yields classic chocolate chip cookies finished with flaky sea salt for a balanced flavor profile. The process is straightforward, resulting in soft centers and slightly crisp edges.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add-Ins
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout dough.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This recipe focuses on simple ingredients to create a satisfying cookie. The sea salt topping provides a contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate.

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