Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: About 30 minutes, plus cooling
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 11 ounces dark chocolate bar, chopped
- Optional: Sea salt flakes for topping
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the room temperature butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate chunks.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Notes
For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to ensure each cookie is the same size, which helps them bake evenly.
Variations
- Keto Version: Use almond flour, keto-friendly sweeteners, and sugar-free dark chocolate.
- Low-Carb Version: Similar to the keto version, focusing on low-carb alternatives for sugars and flour.
Nutrition Facts (estimated per cookie)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 17 g
Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet chocolatey goodness and a touch of savory, making every bite an indulgent experience. Whether you’re sharing them with friends or enjoying a moment of solitude, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
