Sea Salt Choc Chip Cookies

Big Sea Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 sticks unsalted European butter

¾ c. granulated sugar

¾ c. packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

3 cups all purpose flour

¾ tsp. sea salt

1 ¼ tsp baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chips or chopped

1 cup chopped walnuts

Sea salt for sprinkling

-          Using a cheese grater, grate cold butter. Beat with mixer until creamy. Add sugars. Beat.  

-          Add eggs and vanilla and mix.

-          In another bowl, mix flour, baking sold, baking powder, and salt. Add to batter and blend.

-          Add chocolate chips and walnuts.

-          Chill dough overnight.

-          Preheat oven to 375°

-          Divide dough into 16 balls. Do not press flat. Bake them on ungreased cookie sheets.

-          Bake for 7 minutes at 375°, then lower temp to 325° and bake for 8 more minutes.

-          Take them out of the oven and let cool on cookie sheet.

-          While they are cooling, sprinkle sea salt over the tops of the cookies.

-          Enjoy!