Description
These Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver a perfect balance of crunchy edges and chewy centers, enriched with deep, rich dark chocolate chunks and a touch of maple syrup for subtle sweetness. Designed to be thin and crispy, these cookies make an irresistible treat with a delightful sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (130g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
Additional
- 3.5oz 85% cocoa dark chocolate bar, chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. This step evenly distributes the leavening and salt throughout the flour, ensuring consistent texture and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter with granulated sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Then add milk, egg yolk, and vanilla paste, whisking to combine completely for a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chunks: Fold in the chopped 85% cocoa dark chocolate bar pieces evenly throughout the dough for rich bursts of chocolate.
- Portion the Dough: Using a large 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, place dollops of dough on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading. Bake in small batches of 3-4 cookies to achieve the best thin, crispy texture.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center appears slightly lighter, indicating a chewy yet crispy texture.
- Cool and Finish: Immediately sprinkle the hot cookies with flaky sea salt, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely to develop their signature crispness and chewiness before enjoying.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for flour to ensure accurate measurement and best texture.
- Spooning and leveling the flour is important to prevent cookies from becoming too dense.
- Baking in small batches helps control spreading and texture.
- Flaky sea salt on top enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Allow cookies to fully cool to achieve the ideal crispy yet chewy consistency.
