Indulging in freshly baked cookies is one of life’s simple pleasures, and these Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt Cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of rich, melty chocolate chunks paired with a sprinkle of sea salt creates a delightful balance of flavors. The dough is soft and chewy, while the sea salt enhances the chocolate’s sweetness, making each bite a heavenly experience.
Perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Directions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 4: Add chocolate chunks
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 5: Scoop the cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 6: Sprinkle with sea salt
Before baking, lightly sprinkle each cookie dough ball with flaky sea salt for that perfect salty-sweet balance.
Step 7: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
Step 8: Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9: Enjoy
Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
These Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt Cookies are not just delicious; they also bring a sense of warmth and nostalgia, making them the ideal treat for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Happy baking!