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Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy and Crunchy - The Best of Both Worlds

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups (255–340 g) chocolate chips or chunks
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Method
 

  1. Prep your pans and oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). This higher temp sets crisp edges fast.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Cream the fats and sugars. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until slightly fluffy, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in the melted, cooled butter until smooth. This combo helps you get both chewy and crunchy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until glossy. Don’t overmix.
  5. Bring it together. Add the dry mixture and mix just until the flour disappears. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Chill briefly. Cover and chill the dough for 20–30 minutes. This improves texture and flavor without a long wait.
  7. Scoop and space. Use 2-tablespoon scoops, spacing them 3 inches apart. For defined rings of crunch, keep scoops tall, not flattened.
  8. Bake. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are deep golden and centers look slightly underdone. If using two sheets, rotate halfway.
  9. Perfect the shape. Right out of the oven, use a round glass or cookie ring to “scoot” cookies into neat circles. Sprinkle with flaky salt if you like.
  10. Set and enjoy. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then move to a rack. They’ll firm up on the edges while staying soft in the middle.