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Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies

Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect soft and chewy cookies with rich buttery flavor, gooey pockets of premium chocolate, and a subtle sea salt finish. This recipe balances brown and white sugars for tenderness and chewiness, uses high-quality ingredients for bakery-quality results at home, and includes tips for variations and serving ideas.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter – 1 cup (227g), softened
  • Brown Sugar – 1 cup (220g), packed
  • White Sugar – 1/2 cup (100g)
  • All-Purpose Flour – 2 1/4 cups (280g)
  • Baking Soda – 1 teaspoon
  • Sea Salt – 1/2 teaspoon, plus extra flakes for sprinkling
  • Vanilla Extract – 2 teaspoons
  • High-Quality Chocolate Chunks – 1 1/2 cups (270g)
  • Eggs – 2 large

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened unsalted butter with the brown and white sugars until light and fluffy. This is crucial for creating a tender crumb and subtle caramel notes.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the pure vanilla extract. These ingredients bind the mixture and infuse aromatic flavors throughout the dough.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chunks: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in generous chunks of high-quality chocolate for melty pockets of sweetness.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour. This step prevents excessive spreading and allows flavors to meld for the perfect bite.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookie dollops spaced apart on a baking tray and bake until edges are golden but centers remain soft, approximately 10-12 minutes. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming with sugars and a fluffier dough.
  • Do not skip chilling the dough to control spread and develop flavors.
  • Use chocolate chunks instead of chips for more decadent, melty chocolate pockets.
  • Measure flour properly by spooning and leveling to avoid cakey cookies.
  • Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top before baking to balance sweetness perfectly.

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