Description

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are the perfect combination of crispy edges, gooey centers, and rich dark chocolate. A classic favorite that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

225 g butter (1 cup), melted (salted or unsalted is fine)

400 g plain flour (all-purpose) (3 cups)

1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarb of soda)

½ teaspoon salt

300 g light brown sugar (1 ¼ cups)

100 g granulated sugar (½ cup)

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

350 g dark chocolate, chopped (2 cups)

Pinch of flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, pour the butter into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add both the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter. Whisk until combined into a smooth paste.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula until the flour is just combined—don’t overmix.
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate.
Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, use an ice cream scoop or your hands to form dough balls of about 3 tablespoons each. Place them on the prepared trays, leaving plenty of space between each cookie.
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each dough ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center remains soft and chewy.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
If you prefer a nuttier flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
To make the cookies extra indulgent, mix in milk or white chocolate along with the dark chocolate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg