🍪 NYC Chocolate Chip Cookies

These **NYC Chocolate Chip Cookies** are thick, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate — just like the famous bakery-style cookies! With a crisp edge, soft center, and a hint of sea salt on top, they're the ultimate homemade treat.

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 27 min

Makes: 24 cookies

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)
Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Dry mix: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter & sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 min).
Add eggs & vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Combine: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop & bake: Drop 2-tbsp scoops 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tip: For extra chewiness, chill the dough 30 minutes before baking. You can also freeze unbaked scoops and bake straight from frozen (add 1–2 min).

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