Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the epitome of cookie perfection: crisp edges, soft, chewy centers, and an abundance of melted chocolate in every single bite. This recipe has been tested over 9 times by Sophie to ensure consistent, bakery-quality results right in your home kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings, a comforting treat, or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 18
- Total Time: 80
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
8 oz good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks
4 oz good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Scrape the bowl as needed.
3. Add the vanilla and eggs; beat on medium until just combined.
4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix on low until just combined.
5. Remove the bowl and stir in the semisweet and dark chocolate chunks.
6. Scoop the dough using a 1/4-cup scoop, leveling the top each time.
7. Place on prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
8. Sprinkle each mound with a pinch of sea salt.
9. Refrigerate (uncovered) for at least 20 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake 17–18 minutes until golden brown.
12. Let cookies cool and crisp up on the baking sheets.
Notes
**Storage Tips:**
Cookies keep 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months (thaw 1 hour at room temp).
Dough keeps 3 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Thaw frozen dough overnight in the fridge before baking.
**Sophie’s Pro Tip:** Don’t skip the chill time! It’s essential for that perfect texture and prevents over-spreading.
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