Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies
45 min.
24
172kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and a hint of sea salt that will leave you craving more. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that serves 24 people, making them ideal for parties, gatherings, or just a cozy night in.

These cookies are the epitome of sweet and salty goodness, boasting a crispy edge and a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth. Each bite is packed with the deep, luscious flavor of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, which beautifully contrasts with the subtle crunch of flaky sea salt sprinkled on top.

Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or stored away for a tasty treat, these cookies will keep you coming back for more. They are versatile enough to be served as a dessert, yet simple enough to be enjoyed as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea. The combination of light brown sugar and powdered sugar creates a texture that's simply irresistible, while the inclusion of egg yolks adds richness and depth of flavor.

Gather your baking supplies and let your inner baker shine as you create a batch of these mouth-watering cookies. Perfect for satisfying your cravings or impressing friends and family, these Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies are sure to become a beloved recipe in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 72% coarsely chopped (do not exceed cacao)
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed ()
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 24 servings sea salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Place racks in upper and lower thirdsof oven and preheat to 375°F.
  2. Whisk flour,baking powder, kosher salt, and bakingsoda in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer on mediumspeed, beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, andpowdered sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4minutes.
  4. Add egg yolks, egg, and vanilla.Beat, occasionally scraping down the sidesof the bowl, until mixture is pale and fluffy,4-5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low;slowly add dry ingredients, mixing just toblend. Using a spatula, fold in chocolate.
  5. Spoon rounded tablespoonfuls of cookiedough onto 2 parchment paper-linedbaking sheets, spacing 1" apart.
  6. Sprinklecookies with sea salt.
  7. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfwaythrough, until just golden brown aroundthe edges, 10-12 minutes (the cookies willfirm up as they cool).
  8. Let cool slightly onbaking sheets, then transfer to wire racks;let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Cookies canbe made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at roomtemperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories172kcal
Protein4.43%
Fat42.11%
Carbs53.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.88
Glycemic Load
7.26
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.3130434673765%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:172.2kcal
8.61%
Fat:8.12g
12.49%
Saturated Fat:4.72g
29.52%
Carbohydrates:23.19g
7.73%
Net Carbohydrates:22.23g
8.08%
Sugar:15.58g
17.31%
Cholesterol:33.78mg
11.26%
Sodium:278.57mg
12.11%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Caffeine:8.13mg
2.71%
Protein:1.92g
3.84%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.28%
Selenium:5.04µg
7.2%
Copper:0.14mg
6.82%
Iron:1.11mg
6.16%
Magnesium:19.46mg
4.86%
Phosphorus:47.73mg
4.77%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.53%
Folate:17.56µg
4.39%
Fiber:0.97g
3.87%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.71%
Vitamin A:154.59IU
3.09%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.76%
Calcium:26.88mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.48%
Potassium:77.08mg
2.2%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious