Irresistible homemade cookies featuring large, melty chocolate chunks in a golden, chewy dough, topped with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Served on parchment paper with a small bowl of sea salt on the side.

chocolate chip cookie recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are soft. Cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Yield: About 36 cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
