Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 1/4 cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) flaky sea salt (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.