SALTED BROWN SUGAR AND RYE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Salted Brown Sugar and Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies image

These bakery-style cookies are a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie! The combination of rye flour, chocolate and brown sugar makes these cookies truly unique. They're soft and chewy with crunchy edges, perfectly salty-sweet and loaded with just the right amount of chocolate. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup rye flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and bourbon, if desired. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chunks., Shape dough into 1-1-/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until edges are just set, 8-10 minutes (centers may appear under-baked). Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle cookies with sea salt. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container., Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers , separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.