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Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic chocolate chip cookie
Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Cream together the butter, sugars, and vanilla in a medium to large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add the egg and mix until no yellow streaks are visible.
  • Lower the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture, mixing only until the flour is well incorporated.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips making sure they are evenly spread through the dough.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough and shape into little balls weighing 60g each (about 2 tablespoons) and place them 2-3 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack.