Description
Discover the chemistry behind the perfect cookie with this recipe for ultimate chewy chocolate chip cookies. By utilizing melted butter and a strategic chilling phase, you will achieve a dense, fudgy texture complemented by rich dark chocolate and a touch of flaky salt.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Melted Butter
- Brown Sugar (Packed)
- Granulated Sugar
- Large Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Dark Chocolate Chunks
- Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, whisk the melted butter with both the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously until the batter becomes smooth and glossy.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of fine salt, then fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones with a spatula until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to hydrate the starch and solidify the fats.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and bake the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined sheet for 10 to 11 minutes.
- Immediately sprinkle the warm cookies with flaky sea salt and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
To ensure the best results, use high-quality chocolate bars and chop them by hand for varied melting points. Always allow the cookies to rest on the hot baking sheet for a few minutes after removal from the oven to complete the carry-over cooking process without over-browning.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 11 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American