Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 tbsp salted butter
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, stirring frequently, until it’s fully melted and has a light brown color, about 2 minutes. Transfer the browned butter, including the brown bits, to a heatproof bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until it returns to room temperature, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Preheat and Prepare: Once the butter is at room temperature, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the chilled brown butter with both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in the vanilla. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Turn off the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the trio of chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into large balls, using about 3 tablespoons of dough for each. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving ample space between them. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these classic chocolate chip cookies, a perfect blend of crispy edges and chewy centers, studded with a generous amount of chocolate chips. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are a delightful treat for everyone to enjoy.