These chocolate chunk cookies are soft, golden, and filled with pools of rich melted chocolate. A touch of honey gives them a delicate sweetness and helps keep the center chewy while the edges turn crisp. Perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, these cookies bring classic comfort with a modern twist you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients:
¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chunks
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and honey until smooth.
- Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk; mix until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate pieces with a spoon or spatula.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (this helps the cookies hold their shape).
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the cookies right after baking. You can also freeze the dough balls for later use — they bake perfectly straight from the freezer.
