Description
Delicious and nostalgic chocolate chip cookies perfect for the holiday season, featuring a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix it into the butter mixture.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Form the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Using quality chocolate chips will enhance your cookie’s flavor. Chilling the dough can improve texture and prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, Christmas, holiday, baking