Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe

April 01, 2023 Post a Comment

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies Foodness Gracious from foodnessgracious.com

Description

Treat yourself with this delicious Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookie. This recipe is easy to make and will satisfy all your cravings. It’s a classic cookie that’s packed with rich chocolate chips, and a hint of salt for a sweet and salty combination. The cookies are crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The perfect combo of crunch and chewiness! The chocolate chips are melted in the cookie, so the chocolate’s flavor is truly enhanced.

This is an ideal recipe for a quick and easy treat. The cookie dough can be made ahead of time and easily stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe makes about 15-18 medium-sized cookies, so it’s perfect for a small gathering. You can even freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months and bake them when you’re ready for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups (160 grams) all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups (240 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat on high for about 2 minutes, until combined.

4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Scoop the cookie dough into 1.5 Tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt. Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

If you’d like to make these cookies ahead of time, you can make the cookie dough and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to bake them, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12 minutes.