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My Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies: Crispy Edges, Chewy Centers
Discover my foolproof recipe for perfect chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and chewy centers. Learn from my kitchen disasters and triumphs!
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
14 Minutes
Total Time
34 Minutes
By:
valerie roby
Category:
Desserts
Difficulty:
Beginner
Cuisine:
American
Yield:
24 cookies
Dietary:
Vegetarian
Published:
Fri Aug 01 2025 at 02:37 AM
Ingredients
→ Cookie Base
01
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02
1 tsp baking soda
03
1 tsp salt
→ Wet Wonders
04
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05
3/4 cup granulated sugar
06
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
→ Flavor Boosters
07
2 large eggs
08
2 tsp vanilla extract
09
1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
→ Mix-ins & Toppings
10
2 cups chocolate chunks
11
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Step 01
Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape bowl sides.
Step 02
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla. Ensure ingredients are room temperature.
Step 03
Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 04
Gently fold in chocolate chunks. Avoid overmixing.
Step 05
Cover bowl and refrigerate dough 24-72 hours for best texture.
Step 06
Scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheets. Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
Notes
- Chill dough minimum 24 hours - it prevents flat cookies!
- Store baked cookies with bread slice to maintain chewiness
- Substitute chocolate chunks with chopped chocolate bars
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after baking
Tools You'll Need
- Stand mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- ice cream scoop
Allergy Information
Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Dairy
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Total Carbohydrate: 28g
- Protein: 3g