Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These crispy + chewy chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the outsides, chewy on the insides, and loaded with ooey gooey pools of dark chocolate, then finished with flaky sea salt.
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Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 6 ounces dark chocolate roughly chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- flaky sea salt such as Maldon (optional)
Instructions
- Use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then beat until just incorporated, about 1-2 minutes more.
- Slowly add the flour, baking soda and baking powder and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped chocolate chunks and pecans until evenly distributed. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
- Press them down slightly with your fingers, then top each one with a little sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Bake for approximately 9-12 minutes, or until they're just golden on the outside but the middles still look doughy. Less baking time will result in chewier cookies, while more baking time will result in crispier cookies.
- Allow them to cool for a few minutes on the pan, then use a spatula to transfer to a wire rack. Serve while they're still warm.
Notes
- This step is optional, but I find the cookies come out even better after the dough has chilled. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours, or up to 48 (overnight is best) before baking.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies are best when fresh so I recommend freezing the dough in balls and baking them straight from frozen when ready. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time when baking from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg