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Sweet and Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Jun 27, 2022 · 25 Comments

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These sweet and salty chocolate chunk cookies take a basic chocolate chip cookie to a new level - soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, loaded with chocolate chunks and topped with a dash of sea salt!

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What I like about these cookies

In pastry school we made a batch of chocolate chunk cookies that were simply amazing. I knew I had to improve on the recipe just a bit so I could make them even better and make them my own. After a few dozen tries I decided on this recipe and have not looked back since. I will toot my own horn here and tell you how many times I have been told "these are the best chocolate chunk cookies I've ever tasted!"

Ingredients

ingredients for sweet and salty cookies
  • This cookie recipe calls for over a pound of large chunks of a high-quality bittersweet chocolate (65% - 72%). I've been told more than once these "are not chocolate chip cookies - they are chocolate surrounded by some cookie."
  • Two types of flour are used in this recipe: bread flour and all-purpose flour. Additionally, cornstarch is added. What does this do? The bread flour strengthens the outside of the cookie just enough so it has some crunch but is not tough. The all-purpose flour combined with cornstarch ensures a super-soft cookie center.
  • Baking powder, baking soda and sea salt
  • Eggs and unsalted butter: bring both of these ingredients to room temperature before mixing the dough
  • A dash of coarse sea salt sprinkled over the top of each cookie prior to baking enhances the cookies taste and adds just a wee bit of texture.

Time needed

I suggest making the cookie dough, wrapping in plastic and placing in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Why? This allows the flavors to meld and develop more fully. Additionally, chilling the dough helps the fats in the dough solidify, resulting in less spread in the oven.

cookies with dark chocolate chunks for pinterest

FAQs

How do I store the cookies?

After baking, cookies should be placed in an airtight container and left at room temperature for up to 3 days. The baked cookies may be frozen for up to three months - note: you may also freeze the unbaked cookie dough.

I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as my customers, family and friends have over the years!

📋 Recipe

chocolate Chunk cookies

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, loaded with chocolate chunks and topped with a dash of sea salt!
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Resting Time 12 hours hrs
Total Time 12 hours hrs 27 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 26
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Cookie Sheet Pans Lined with a Silpat or parchment paper
  • 1 Hand Mixer or
  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Cookie Scoop
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Cups Bread Flour
  • 1 ¾ Cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 ¼ Cups Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 ½ Cups Brown Sugar (1 ½ Cup)
  • 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
  • 18 Ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped into ¼" to ⅓" chunks
  • 1 Tablespoon Coarse Sea Salt For sprinkling over cookies before baking

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, begin creaming the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2 - 3 minutes on medium speed). Scrape the bowl as needed.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, to the mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed after each addition until combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chunks by hand.
  • Wrap the dough and place in refrigerator for approximately 2 hours. Remove the dough from the refrigerator approximately 15 minutes before baking to allow it to soften slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • Using a cookie scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons per cookie) scoop individual cookies.
  • Place the dough on parchment-lined baking sheets leaving approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  • Sprinkle a dash of coarse sea salt over each cookie.
  • Bake cookies for 12 - 14 minutes, or until tops and edges of cookies are browning.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 294IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate chunk cookies, chocolate cookie recipe, chunky cookies, salty chocolate chip cookies
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Comments

  1. Monika Harrison says

    July 16, 2024 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe. Easy and tasty.

    Reply
  2. Kimberley Asante says

    April 11, 2024 at 11:47 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe and they came out really delicious. I love the balance of sweet and salty. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  3. Claudia says

    April 11, 2024 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    These might be the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever eaten! I love those big chunks of chocolate and the saltiness with the sweetness. Yummo!

    Reply
  4. Angela says

    January 17, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    My tastebuds are dancing! These cookies are so good and totally hit the spot. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Monidipa Dutta says

    November 16, 2023 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, stumbled upon this recipe and it was a game-changer! The combo of sweet and salty in those chocolate chunk cookies is pure genius. Even for a non-cook like me, the instructions were a breeze. Thanks a million!

    Reply
  6. Luna S says

    November 14, 2023 at 3:38 pm

    I love these cookies, they are delicious! A little pinch of salt is always so good with chocolate and having it in cookie form is even better.

    Reply
  7. Lavanda Michelle says

    November 14, 2023 at 10:30 am

    These cookies are legit a game-changer – the perfect combo of soft and crunchy, loaded with chocolatey goodness, and that dash of sea salt on top?

    Reply
  8. Beth says

    November 13, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are so delicious! I love the saltiness with the sweetness in the cookies and the chocolate chunks. They're just so good!

    Reply
  9. dessertswithstephanie says

    July 04, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    Ned, thanks for taking the time to provide feedback! So pleased you enjoyed the cookies.

    Reply
  10. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    July 04, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    What I love about this recipe is the clever use of salt to enhance the flavors. It adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate, creating a harmonious blend of tastes that keeps you coming back for more. The addition of chocolate chunks takes these cookies to the next level, providing delicious pockets of melty chocolate in every bite.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      July 04, 2023 at 8:35 pm

      Thank you for letting me know, Shadi. Perfect description of these sweet and salty cookies!

      Reply
  11. Andréa Janssen says

    May 26, 2023 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Always made my chocolate chunk cookies without the salt, but after making this, I'm not so sure of that anymore. Loved the salt sweet combination.

    Reply
  12. Lindsay says

    May 03, 2023 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    I made a batch of these for a mountain weekend and came home with zero leftovers - they were so good!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      May 03, 2023 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      Lindsay, thank you for your feedback. These are are favorite cookies!

      Reply
  13. Debra says

    May 03, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    Yum...the salt really brings out the rich chocolate in the best possible way.

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    April 14, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are incredible! The whole family loved them!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 14, 2023 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for your feedback on the chocolate chunk cookies! So pleased you enjoyed these.

      Reply
  15. Elizabeth says

    April 12, 2023 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    I made these yesterday and they were so good! Perfect comfort food.

    Reply
  16. Lindsay says

    April 12, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    These were fantastic! My kids gobbled them up - definitely will be making again!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 13, 2023 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Lindsay, thank you for the feedback on our cookie recipe!

      Reply
  17. Andréa Janssen says

    April 12, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    As a chocoholic, these were definitely a winner. The salt and sweet was such a delicious combination!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 12, 2023 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for your feedback, Andrea! So pleased you enjoyed the cookies.

      Reply
  18. Marie L says

    February 01, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    My family agrees with you? Super duper yummy cookies!

    Reply
  19. Sara B says

    October 24, 2022 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    I have tried a zillion chocolate chip cookies...after making this one I will never make another. These are too good to be true ?

    Reply
  20. JAZZIE says

    September 19, 2022 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    I agree! These are the best ever...at first I thought I may have used too much salt, but they were amazing.

    Reply
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