Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookies, a heavenly combination of crisp edges, soft centers, and rich, velvety chocolate in every bite. Made with a perfect balance of softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, these cookies are fluffy, decadent, and irresistibly chewy. The addition of pure vanilla extract enhances the sweet, comforting flavor, while semi-sweet chocolate chips provide the perfect pops of richness. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe bakes to golden perfection in under 11 minutes, making it ideal for a quick dessert or snack. Best served warm with a pinch of flaky sea salt to elevate the flavor, these cookies are guaranteed to become a go-to favorite for family gatherings, bake sales, or indulgent evenings at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- optional flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then add the pure vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula to ensure even distribution.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, sprinkle the warm cookies with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a burst of flavor contrast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 199.4 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.1 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3037 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 760.2 g | 276% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 504.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
