Description
These quintessentially chewy chocolate chip cookies are designed for professionals and home bakers alike. By utilizing melted butter and a carefully balanced ratio of brown to white sugar, this recipe yields a perfectly soft, buttery center while maintaining crisp, golden-brown edges. Resting the dough ensures superior hydration of the flour, resulting in a consistent, bakery-quality treat that delivers depth of flavor and texture in every single bite.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed firmly
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is completely smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Cover and rest the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet, leaving space between them.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure that butter is melted but not piping hot before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs. Resting the dough is crucial for the flour to fully hydrate and for the flavors to bloom properly. For the best consistency, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour accurately.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg