Description
Deliciously thick chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and gooey centers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups chocolate chips (semisweet and dark)
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- Extra chocolate chips for topping (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: Mix melted butter with sugars, add eggs and vanilla, stirring until creamy.
- Combine and fold: Gently mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop and shape: Scoop portions of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool and set: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature; can be paired with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, dessert, baking