Salted Malted Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Updated April 06, 2021

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Salted Malted Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies-buttery, thin, slightly chewy, crispy chocolate chip cookies loaded with chocolate and finished with flaky sea salt. Everything you want in a chocolate chip cookie!

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I make A LOT of cookies, an obscene amount. Chocolate chip cookies will always be my favorite to bake and eat. I adore the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe in our cookbook, but I also love trying new chocolate chip cookie recipes.

I was playing around in my kitchen one day and came up with a new favorite cookie recipe, Salted Malted Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. I got the idea from Salt & Straw, they have an Salted Malted Cookie Dough ice cream that I love and I thought, that would be a good cookie. So I started baking.

To be honest, at first I thought they were a fail. The cookies were flat and looked too buttery and greasy. I normally like a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie with slightly crisp edges, but these were thinner and more crispy. I took one bite and was pleasantly surprised so I had Josh and the boys taste them. They LOVED them, the boys even said they were their new favorite.

I let the cookies cool and tried another one…and another one. We couldn't stop eating them. They may not be the prettiest cookies, but they are SO delicious!

The cookies still have a little chew to them while being crispy at the same time! Plus, the perfect amount of chocolate AND the secret ingredient, malted milk powder. The flavors are SO good! And of course, I finish them off with flaky sea salt.

I wasn't sure if I should share this cookie recipe because they aren't my typical chocolate chip cookie, but I shared a little teaser on Instagram and I got so many messages about the recipe. So today, I am sharing the recipe. You really do need to make them, they are good cookies. Just know that they are supposed to be flat, buttery, and crispy chocolate chip cookies. They don't look perfect, but they taste perfect:)

All-purpose flour– When you measure your flour, DO NOT pack it in the measuring cup. Fluff the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and level off with a knife. If you use too much flour, your cookies won't be thin and crispy.
Malted milk powder– The secret ingredient! The malted milk powder adds a nutty sweetness to the cookies. I use Carnation brand, the original flavor. Look for malted milk powder in the baking aisle or in the dry beverage mix section of the store. You can also buy it online here or here.
Baking soda and baking powder– Make sure both are fresh! Check the dates!
Sea salt– I use sea salt in the cookies and on top! I love this brand.
Unsalted butter– I like to use unsalted butter so I can control the amount of salt in the recipe. I add my own! Make sure your butter is at COOL room temperature and not too soft or melted.
Sugars– You need granulated sugar and brown sugar. Always pack your brown sugar.
Eggs– I use cold eggs, right from the fridge. No need to bring them to room temperature.
Vanilla extract– Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Chocolate chips AND chocolate chunks– I add chocolate chips AND chocolate chunks. The combo is the best. You can buy chocolate chunks or chop up your favorite chocolate bar. I prefer semi-sweet chocolate and Guittard is my favorite brand, but use your favorite chocolate.

How to Make Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

First, whisk together the dry ingredients.
Cream together the butter and sugars until smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary. I like to use my trusty KitchenAid Stand Mixer, but a hand mixer will work too.
Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.
With the mixer off, add in the dry ingredients. Mix on low until just combined. Do not over mix.
Stir in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks. Take a bite of the dough because it's SO good:)
Cover the dough and refrigerate dough for at least one hour. Chilling the dough helps the flavors develop, the longer the better. I usually do 24 hours, but you can chill the cookie dough for up to 72 hours.
You can roll the dough into balls before chilling or after, that is personal preference. If you roll before, make sure you cover the dough balls tightly. I recommend keeping them in an airtight container in the fridge. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie dough ball, depending on big you want your cookies.
When ready to bake, remove the dough from the fridge. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Roll into balls, if you haven't already. Place the cookie balls on a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat or parchment paper, about 2-inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Remove the pan from the oven and give it a good bang on the counter or solid surface. This will help flatten the cookies, don't skip this step!
Sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt. I like to do this right AFTER the cookies come out of the oven because you can see the sea salt and it's so pretty. The sea salt will stick to the cookies when they are still warm.
Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

How to Store

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to four days. I don't think they will last that long though, ha!

You can also freeze the cookie dough. Place the cookie dough balls on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes until hard. Transfer to a freezer container or bag and freeze for up to two months. You don't have to defrost before baking, just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.

I mean, look at that stack of cookies. They really are perfection. You need to make them ASAP! Let me know what you think by leaving a star rating and comment! You can also share the cookie love on Instagram! Tag me @twopeasandpod!

If you are looking for more cookie recipes, here are a few more of my favorites. I am a COOKIE MONSTER! Bring on the cookies!

Chocolate Lover's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Monster Cookies
Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Ok, I will stop there, but if you want to see ALL of my cookie recipes, GO HERE! Happy baking!