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Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are thin, buttery, and crispy, similar to Tate's Bake Shop cookies. The recipe uses a reverse creaming method with cold butter, which results in a distinctively crisp texture.
prep time:15 minutes
cook time:15 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
total time:1 hour

Ingredients

Ingredients (~30 Cookies)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold salted butter 2 sticks, cubed
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in stand mixer bowl. Mix on low for 1 minute.
  • Add cold cubed butter, mix on low for 2 minutes until mixture resembles damp sand.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mix on low for 20 seconds until dough forms.
  • Stir in 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips on low for 10 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions 2 inches apart. Press remaining chips into tops.
  • Bake 14-15 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway.
  • Sprinkle hot cookies with sea salt.
  • Let cool completely on baking sheets.

Notes

Use cold butter for best texture. Cookies will crisp further while cooling.
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