Crisp golden edges, soft chewy centers, and puddles of melted chocolate — these bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are the recipe friends will ask you for. Brown butter flavor from melted butter, an extra egg yolk for chewiness, and a sprinkle of flaky salt take a classic to the next level. No mixer required.
Prep: 15 min | Chill: 30 min | Bake: 11 min | Makes: 24 cookies
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- Clear step-by-step directions — great for beginner cooks.
- Family-tested and picky-eater approved.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with both sugars until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until glossy.
- Fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula just until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes (this prevents spreading and deepens flavor). Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough onto the sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and golden but the centers still look slightly underdone.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt and cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. They finish setting as they cool.
Tips for Success
- Underbake slightly — that is the secret to chewy centers.
- For picture-perfect cookies, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the dough balls before baking.
- Dough balls freeze well for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes.
- Use a mix of chips and chopped chocolate for those melty chocolate pools.
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