Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies combine the rich flavor of chocolate with a delightful hint of salt. Perfectly chewy and crispy, these cookies are an easy weeknight treat that everyone will love. Make them tonight for a sweet indulgence!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1.25 cups Unsalted Butter room temperature
- 1.5 cups Light Brown Sugar packed
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2.5 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks or Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. This is an essential step, as starting with a properly heated oven ensures that your cookies bake evenly. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Using a food processor, pulse the old-fashioned oats until they reach a coarse flour texture. This step enhances the cookie's texture, adding a lovely chewiness.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the processed oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Combine these dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of the leavening agents, which will help the cookies rise appropriately.
- In a separate bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed for about one minute until creamy. This helps to aerate the butter, making your cookies light and fluffy.
- Add in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, continuing to mix on medium speed for 5-6 minutes. The mixture should become light and fluffy, which means it’s ready for the next ingredient.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the large eggs, mixing until fully combined. Then, gently fold in the pure vanilla extract and beat on medium speed for an additional minute. This adds richness and flavor to your cookies.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredient mixture, continuing to mix on low speed until fully incorporated. You want to avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Once the dry ingredients are mixed in, increase the speed to medium for 1-2 minutes. This helps to develop the cookie dough’s texture further. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons) to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven due to residual heat.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Before they cool completely, sprinkle each cookie with a bit of sea salt for that signature flavor. Let them cool on the rack until they are set but still warm enough to enjoy!
Notes
If you have leftovers (unlikely!), store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness. You can also freeze them for later enjoyment.