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Best chocolate chip cookie recipe - A stack of warm chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate chunks and sea salt.

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A sophisticated take on the classic cookie, featuring browned butter, high-quality chocolate chunks, and the perfect balance of chew and crunch.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (browned and cooled)
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber and smells nutty. Pour into a bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk the cooled browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
Step 3: Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture lightens in color.
Step 4: Sift in the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just a few streaks of flour remain.
Step 5: Fold in the chocolate chips and chunks. Do not over-mix.
Step 6: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent excessive spreading.
Step 7: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 8: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 9: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
Step 10: Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For the best results, use a kitchen scale to measure your flour. Chilling the dough overnight yields the deepest flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 195
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg