Really Good Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Really Good Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies feature a perfectly balanced texture with a chewy center and lightly crisp edges. Made with browned butter for a rich, nutty flavor, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, these cookies are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. Ideal for cookie lovers craving that classic homemade taste with a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate chunks or chips
For Finishing
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Brown the Butter: Place the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook it, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns lightly browned and develops a nutty aroma, about 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies. Then fold in the chopped chocolate chunks or chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Chill the Dough: Roll the dough into rounded 1-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the dough balls for 10 minutes; this helps maintain their shape and promotes chewy centers during baking.
- Initial Bake and Flatten: Bake the cookies for 6 minutes, then remove from the oven and rotate the pan for even baking. Tap the pan on the counter one to two times to gently flatten the cookies. Return to the oven.
- Final Bake: Bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the cookie edges are set and the centers look just barely glossy, indicating a soft and chewy interior.
- Cool and Finish: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs and butter help ingredients combine more evenly, producing a better texture.
- Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that enhances the cookie’s taste.
- Freezing the dough before baking helps maintain shape and prevents spreading.
- Using flaky sea salt on top adds a delightful contrast to the sweet chocolate.
- Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.