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These Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect salty and sweet combo, and sure to make everyone smile! The perfect dark chocolate chip cookie for the holiday season, an after-school snack for kiddos or just a fun treat for any occasion.
With Mother's Day around the corner there is only one thing I want: these Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies all to myself. Okay, fine I will probably wind up sharing with my family, but you get the idea. I have been making these salted dark chocolate chip cookies for years and they are always a huge hit whenever I gift them or bring them to a party.
Lots of people have asked for my cookie recipe, and I always tell them it is nothing crazy; they are just some dang good cookies with salt on top. Also, the dough requires no chill time which I adore and saves me time. So, if super simple and delicious cookies are your thing, congrats you are in the right place.
First, before we jump into the recipe I want to give a disclaimer. I am fully aware that there are tons of chocolate chip cookie recipes out there. There all also tons of ways people claim are the wrong or right way to make a chocolate chip cookie. I am not a professional baker, so take my opinion with a grain of salt (sorry I had to).
This is how my grandma makes dark chocolate chip cookies, therefore this is the way I learnt and love to make them this way! Yes, they probably have a touch too much flour. It's okay, I'm cool with it because they are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and perfectly sweet and salty. These are not super gooey and chewy cookies. Therefore, if you want that type of cookie check out my Gooey Butter Cake Cookies.
Ingredients
- Flour
- Baking Soda and Baking Powder
- White and Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- An Egg
- Chocolate Chips
- Sea Salt
How to Make Salted Chocolate Cookies
- First, combine dry ingredients and whisk to combine, set aside.
- Second, nearly melt the butter and combine with sugars and vanilla extract.
- Third, add in eggs.
- Fourth, slowly add in dry ingredients and stir.
- Fifth, stir in dark chocolate chips.
- Sixth, divide dough and place on cookie sheet.
- Next, top with sea salt and bake.
- Finally, try not to eat them all in one sitting.
Pro Tips
Tip 1: Do not over-mix the eggs when you add them in. You want to beat them until just combined, about 20 seconds. If you mix them too long the salted cookies will be stiff.
Tip 2: Do not over-bake the cookies. You want to let them go until they are just a bit golden. That way they are still soft in the middle but firm on the outside.
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Common Questions
Does the cookie dough need to be chilled?
NO! There is no chilling required for this dark chocolate chip cookie recipe which saves you time and fridge space! Plus, gets those cookies in your tummy faster, which is really the ultimate goal let's be real.
Can I use any type of chocolate chips for this cookie recipe?
Sure! I love using dark chocolate chips or chunks for this salted chocolate chip cookie recipe, because it goes so well with the sea salt on top. If dark chocolate isn't your thing feel free to use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for these cookies.
Can cookies be made ahead of time?
Yep, while there is no chilling required for this chocolate chip cookie recipe you can make the dough up to 3 days ahead of baking them. Just combine the cookie dough ingredients according to the recipe and store in the fridge in an airtight container until you are ready to bake the dark chocolate chip cookies.
How should leftover homemade cookies be stored?
When stored in an airtight container at room temperature these salted chocolate chip cookies will stay good for up to 10 days. I love how long these cookies stay fresh, because these easy cookies make a great treat or holiday cookie for kiddos and adults alike.
Can cookie dough be frozen?
Yes, the dough for these salted chocolate chip cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Prepare the cookie dough per the recipe instructions and scoop the dark chocolate chip cookie dough. Then place the dough balls in a freezer bag and store flat if possible. When ready to bake the salted chocolate chip cookies, follow the recipe instructions.
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Happy Eating!
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Caitlyn Erhardt
These Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion. An added bonus is that there is no chilling required for this recipe!
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack, Treat
Cuisine American, Christmas
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 179 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 8 tablespoon Salted Butter Mostly Melted
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Granulated White Sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- ¾-1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 Pinch Course Ground Sea Salt EACH
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Place butter in microwave and melt for 20-30 seconds until nearly melted.* Add butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Using a stand or hand mixture beat on medium-low until combined.
Add eggs and beat until just combined, about 20 seconds, try not to over-mix them. Add the dry ingredients in and stir to combine. Finally, add in chocolate chips and stir to combine. The dough should not be sticky.
Use either a cookie scoop or spoon to evenly divide the dough. Place each one on a prepared cookie sheet about an inch apart from one another. Add a pinch of course ground sea salt on the top of each cookie.
Place cookies in oven on middle rack (if using two cookie sheets rotate halfway through) for about 10 minutes. The cookies will be just turning gold when they are finished. Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy!
Notes
*When I say nearly melted butter i mean that the majority is melted, but there are still some visible chunks of soft butter left.
*It's important to not over-bake the cookies. Do not wait until they are golden or brown, because they will be hard.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2CookiesCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 20.2gProtein: 2.7gFat: 10.2gSaturated Fat: 6.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7.1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.1mg
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Comments
Kimberly
I’ve been baking cookies for 40 plus years.
I also bake for a small business cookie company so I feel like I know a little something about cookies… lol!These are fantastic! The texture is spot on and the dark chocolate and sea salt combination is lovely.
Thank you, they were perfect!
I did not change a thing in your recipe.Reply
Caitlyn Erhardt
That makes me so happy to hear! This is how my grandma made cookies and I LOVE them!
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Veena Azmanov
Love the homemade option to making these delicious and flavorful cookies. The salty option sounds unique.Reply
Sylvie
Chocolate chips cookies are such a classic, and adding some salt to it is the perfect way to make them pop! I'm a real sucker for salt in dessert so this recipe is screaming my name!Reply
caitlyn
Same! I love sweet and salty together!
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Adrianne
Oh yes please for cookies! These look delicious. I would love a cup of tea and a few of these to dunk in it. The photos are great too, thanks for sharing!Reply
caitlyn
Thank you!
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Ginny
I make chocolate chip cookies 5 different ways and I never thought to make them salted. This sounds absolutely delicious. Thank you!Reply
caitlyn
I love the hint of salt on top!
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Suzy
I love these fresh out of the oven!Reply
caitlyn
They are the best warm!
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Colleen
OMG these cookies look like perfection! I love that they are salted, and the texture is beautiful. Can't wait to make them. Thanks for sharing.Reply
caitlyn
They are so good!
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