Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt

Name: Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter (softened); 1 cup white granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3 cups gluten-free flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 cups dark chocolate chunks; sea salt flakes (for topping)

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Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt are the perfect cookie. They're indulgent and delicious without being too heavy. The edges are crisp with a gooey and soft center.

Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt broken apart.

I've never made a better chocolate chip cookie in my life!

The sweet and salty chocolate combination is an absolute dream and what brings this cookie recipe to the next level. This is because the salt helps to bring out the delicious dark chocolate flavor.

These cookies have a perfectly crisp outer edge while remaining chewy, soft and slightly under baked in the middle.

Ingredient Notes

Gluten-free flour / All Purpose Flour
Salted butter
Chocolate Chunks (I linked my favorite chocolate chunks here!)
Flaky sea salt
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Lots of love 🙂

How to Make Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside
In a large mixing bowl, add in your softened butter and sugar
Cream together with a hand or stand mixer until fully combined
Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy with a hand mixer
Add in the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt (incorporate slowly, mixing in a little bit at a time)
Fold in the chocolate chunks until spread evenly throughout the batter
Scoop 2-3 tbsp of dough at a time and roll into balls. place them evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheets
Bake for ~8 minutes until the edges are golden but not a dark brown
Let the cookies sit on the tray for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack
Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt broken apart and gooey in the center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes chocolate chip cookies hard or soft?

A high moisture content makes the perfect chewy and soft cookie. That means lots of butter and using brown sugar to make them extra moist - which to me, makes the perfect cookie!

What will happen if I use cold butter in this recipe?

Using cold butter will create a crunchier cookie. I personally like my cookies soft and under baked in the middle.

What will happen if my butter is melted and not softened?

This will most likely just create a chewier cookie! And there's nothing wrong with that - it will be just as delicious.

Why does this recipe use both baking soda and baking powder?

Both ingredients are incredibly important for this recipe. The baking powder helps create the ultimate chewy cookie. On the other hand, the baking soda contributes to keeping the cookie light and not too dense.

Should I chill the cookie dough before baking?

This is not necessary for this recipe but you can if you'd like! It will not affect the flavor or texture of the cookie drastically.

The only change it may impact is the amount the chocolate sea salt cookies will spread while baking. If desired, chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Tips for Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt

Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days
Store these cookies in a freezer for up to 1 month
When not eating these cookies freshly baked, pop them in the microwave for 30 sec max, you won't regret it 🙂

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