Description

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort dessert: chewy chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are soft in the center, golden at the edges, and bursting with gooey, melty chocolate chunks. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or delicious food ideas for any time of day, this easy recipe is a must-try. The rich vanilla and buttery dough are perfectly balanced by the bittersweet chocolate and just a hint of sea salt. It’s the kind of cookie that makes the whole house smell like home. Perfect for baking beginners and seasoned pros alike, this recipe delivers bakery-style results without the hassle.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups dark chocolate chunks (or chopped dark chocolate)
Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, reserving a few for topping.
Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Press reserved chocolate chunks on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes