These dreamy Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, from Dan Kluger, chef and owner of Loring Place, New York City, are the best I've ever made. The recipe is so simple. It may become your new go-to.
Servings 0Approx. 48 cookies
Ingredients
1cupunsalted butterroom temperature
3/4cupgranulated sugar
3/4cupdark brown sugar
2large eggs
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1 1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2 1/2cupsall purpose flour
1cupmilk chocolate chips
4 - 6ouncesbar of dark chocolatecoarsely chopped
Maldon salt or coarse sea salt for finishing
Instructions
In a large bowl, lightly cream the butter and sugar for just one minute. Do not incorporate too much air.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until smooth. Add the baking soda, salt and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Add the flour and the chocolates. Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Refrigerate the dough for a half hour.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment.
Using a 1 ounce cookie scoop (2 tablespoon size), scoop the dough and drop them about 2 inches apart on your baking sheet. Sprinkle with a bit of Maldon or coarse sea salt.
Bake the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown at the edges.
Notes
Adapted from Dan Kluger's Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies