Description
These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, buttery, and packed with both semisweet chocolate chips and chunks of dark chocolate. Melted butter gives the cookies a deep flavor and wonderfully chewy centers with golden, crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120 g) coarsely chopped chocolate wafers or discs, or chocolate from a bar, preferably 70% cacao or higher
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving several inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Do not overbake the cookies; the centers should look slightly underdone when they come out of the oven.
- Using a combination of chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate creates a richer chocolate flavor and a variety of textures.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American