Description
Delightful, tender cookies studded with chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt, perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between. Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft. Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For easier handling, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Avoid overmixing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate chip, winter desserts, family recipe, festive treats