Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies featuring dark chocolate chunks and a hint of sea salt, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 87 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (or chopped dark chocolate bar)
Instructions
- Creaming the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Adding Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and sea salt to the bowl. Mix until a smooth dough forms, inviting the dry ingredients to dance harmoniously.
- Adding the Chocolate: Fold in the dark chocolate chunks. If using a chocolate bar, chop it into small pieces before mixing in, ensuring generous chocolate morsels throughout.
- Chilling the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour (ideally 24 hours for best flavor and texture) to allow the cookies to develop their full potential.
- Preparing for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Scooping the Dough: Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, form dough balls and place them on the prepared sheet. Leave plenty of space between cookies—they will spread naturally as they bake.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra dimension in flavor, consider browning the butter before adding the sugars. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg