Chocolate Chip and Black Salt Cookies
Is there anything better than a freshly baked cookie? Yes, the only thing better is a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie with a sprinkling Black Lava Salt. It is the the perfect balance of sweet, salty, chocolate, and perfection!
Inspiration for this dish came from a cooking workshop I put together to teach people how to put together the perfect picnic. This was one of three recipes I demonstrated and one of six recipes that I provided to attendees of my class. These cookies are perfect make ahead treats for a picnic, a get together, or just to have around your house for an afternoon treat. Why did I choose Black Lava Salt as the topping? It is has a distinctive earthy yet mildly smoky flavor that goes perfect with chocolate. If you do not have access to Black Lava Salt you can use Kosher Salt.
Chocolate Chip and Black Lava Salt Cookies
Prep: 10 Min | Cook: 10 Minutes | Servings: 15 cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks butter, unsalted and melted
1 1/4 cup Sugar
1.5 Tbs Molasses
1 Egg
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Tbs Milk Powder
1 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 tsp Black Lava Salt ( I used Pasolivo Black Lava Salt )
1 1/4 cup flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, with a paddle attachment, or by hand with a wooden spoon, mix together sugar and melted butter. Stir vigorously for about 1 minute.
In a separate bowl mix together egg and vanilla. Add to sugar mixture and stir until mix is combined with a glossy sheen (about one min).
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, milk powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda. Stir into sugar mix until just combined. Do not over mix, Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Using an ice cream scoop or hands, form dough into balls roughly the size of a golf ball. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper (place about 2 to 3 inches apart).
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack.
