Enjoy these delicious and chewy De Leon Chocolate Chip Cookies. Made with a combination of dark and milk chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. The addition of sea salt adds a hint of savory flavor that perfectly complements the sweet chocolate. You won't be able to resist these homemade cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark and milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Interesting Facts
The De Leon Chocolate Chip Cookies get their name from a traditional American recipe with a twist.
The combination of dark and milk chocolate chips gives these cookies a perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
Sprinkling sea salt on top of the cookies adds a unique flavor and enhances the overall taste.
These cookies can be enjoyed warm out of the oven or stored in an airtight container for later enjoyment.