Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

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Gooey cookies with premium dark chocolate chips and a delicate sea salt finish for perfect balance. This american-inspired desserts 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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup dark chocolate chips.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 5: Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, rotating pans halfway through.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.

How do I store leftover Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt?

Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.

Can I substitute ingredients in Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt?

American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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