Decadent and Salty Chocolate Cookies with a Hint of Sea Salt

These chocolate cookies with fleur de sel are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They are easy to make and will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings. The addition of fleur de sel, a delicate French sea salt, enhances the richness of the chocolate and adds a touch of sophistication to these cookies. Serve them warm with a glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
• 1 tablespoon fleur de sel (French sea salt)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks.
7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Sprinkle each cookie dough ball with a pinch of fleur de sel.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy these delicious chocolate cookies with a glass of cold milk!

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