Description
Indulge in these tall, tender cookies with crisp edges and chocolate puddles, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups chocolate chips (mixed semisweet and dark)
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- Extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the melted butter with granulated and brown sugars, then beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine and fold: Slowly add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop and shape: Portion out the dough onto the sheets, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and set: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough longer for deeper flavor and better shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, bakery style cookies, dessert recipe