Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Gooey cookies with premium dark chocolate chips and a delicate sea salt finish for perfect balance. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until creamy, about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, beating until combined. Whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt in a separate bowl.
Step 3: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup dark chocolate chips.
Step 4: Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt on each cookie.
Step 5: Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, rotating pans halfway through.