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Sea Salt Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Sweet, salty and totally chocolatey, you can't go wrong with these Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies! The chewy center, filled with melted dark chocolate, truly makes these THE BEST cookies ever!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chunks
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. Add the room temperature butter, brown sugar and white sugar to a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed for 2 minutes, using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
  5. Add the egg, egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter/sugar mixture.
  6. Beat on medium speed until combined.
  7. Add the flour mixture and beat until all of the ingredients are combined.
  8. Add the dark chocolate chunks and use a spatula to stir them into the cookie dough.
  9. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough out onto a baking stone or parchment lined baking sheet.
  10. Place in the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes.
  11. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle flakey sea salt over the cookies.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire baking rack, or eat immediately for warm, cookie goodness!

Notes

  • Leftover cookie dough can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for 6 months.
  • When baking cookies from frozen, either add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time, or allow them to thaw in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before baking them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 198mg (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 198mg 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.