Salted Chocolate Drop Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These salted chocolate drop cookies are my go to when I want something decadent that doesn't require fussy techniques or fancy ingredients. What makes them special is the combination of rich dark chocolate with flaky sea salt that just makes your taste buds sing. I love using Greek yogurt in the dough because it adds moisture and protein while keeping the cookies tender, and honestly it's such a practical move since most of us have it on hand anyway. The whole thing comes together in under an hour from start to finish, so you can have warm cookies cooling on the rack before you know it. There's something magical about that salty sweet contrast that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking soda
- 12 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 12 gflaky sea salt
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 60 gplain greek yogurt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the dough.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the Greek yogurt.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- 5
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- 6
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Stir in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each.
Tip: Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie for spreading.
- 9
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Gently tap the baking sheet to remove any air bubbles.
- 10
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies during the last minute of baking.
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