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    Home » Recipes » Salted White Chocolate Cookies

    Published: May 14, 2020 by Alicia This post may contain affiliate links.

    Salted White Chocolate Cookies

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    A stack of white chocolate chip cookies next to a bowl of sea salt
    Two process shots of mixing cookie batter and a final shot of a white chocolate chip cookie with sea salt on top

    These salted white chocolate cookies are the perfect amount of soft and chewy mixed with sweet and savory. The salt helps to cut the sweetness of the white chocolate chips, and a few extra tips make these cookies perfect. 

    A white chocolate chip cookie on a baking rack

    Cookie Recipes with White Chocolate Chips

    So we all know that white chocolate isn't really considered chocolate...right? This is because it doesn't contain the chocolate solids that actually get strained out to make cocoa butter. What we're left with is a creamy, vanilla flavor, but often I find they're super sweet! I guess most people in this world do not complain about things being too sweet, but I'm one of those who really can't stand a lot of cookie recipes with white chocolate chips. 

    There are a few white chocolate recipes I've been fond of, especially my gooey white chocolate blondies and the white chocolate pudding from the book. When I really thought about the recipes I love, the key seems to be balancing the extra sweetness with savory flavors - like butter and salt. 

    Also my favorite chocolate chip recipes always use sea salt in each cookie, giving it just a hint of interest when you bite into it. But alas, chocolate isn't something that's usually recommended for people who struggle with a migraine disorder. While there's conflicting info where some studies show it's not the bigger trigger it was once believed to be, anecdotal evidence usually tells us it's fairly common. This is why an elimination diet can be so important! Who wants to give up chocolate forever if they don't have to? Well, actually, you may not be bothered by it after trying these cookies!

    Butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and then a shot of it mixed together

    Cookie dough being mixed with a spatula and then a shot of the white chocolate chips being added

    How to Make

    Making white chocolate chip cookies is pretty straightforward. But for this recipe I did some research into the best chocolate chip cookies. Many involve you letting the dough chill for 72 (!!!!!) hours. Who has that kind of patience for cookies? If you do, I have so much respect for you. You should really teach a class. So I tried it. Does it make a difference? I think so. Perhaps some of that has to do with the build up of anticipation of cookies...much like a first kiss that doesn't happen right away! 

    After seeing lots of fiddly recipes using half bread flour half regular and so on, I went to my old, reliable resource for all things baking - Smitten Kitchen. Of course Deb had similar sentiments on the 72 hour rule, which is how I know we would be friends in real life. I tried her recipe and it was delicious. Two tips I picked up from her:

    1. Add turbinado sugar, also known as Sugar in the Raw, to the dough. If you do one finicky thing, this is it. It adds a really nice crunch to the cookies, while still being soft on the inside. However if these are quarantine cookies and it would be a pain to get, just do regular white or brown sugar. 
    2. Bake at 360 degrees. Apparently this yields a "better cookie" and I'm not about to argue with baking experts.
    3. Salt the top with good sea salt. Yes, this has salt mixed in, but the extra bit on top is what compliments the white chocolate so well. I recommend Maldon.

    What White Chocolate to Use

    This recipe is a little different because I'm clearly using white chocolate, I'm using less of it, and I'm not using it in chunks. Although you could definitely buy a white chocolate bar and chop it into chunks I think if you used the same amount of white chocolate it would just be way too sweet. And messing with the sugar content messes with the overall structure of the cookie. 

    For this recipe I used Callebaut White Chocolate Callets from Whole Foods. These do contain soy lecithin, which is usually not an issue for people on a migraine diet even if they are sensitive to soy. Guittard is another good option that has sunflower lecithin. 

    Raw white chocolate chip cookie dough in a ball topped with sea salt

    Other White Chocolate Dessert Recipes

    I know I'm going to get the question of can you make this gluten free and I have not tested them yet. But thankfully Jennifer Bragdon has a recipe on this site for Gluten Free White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. 
    These are also delicious as a white chocolate monster cookie.

    Also you can try:
    Gooey Blondies
    White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
    White Chocolate Cereal Bars

    If you make these salted white chocolate chip cookies, don't forget to comment and leave a review or tag me on instagram so I can see!!

    Stacked white chocolate chip cookies on a table, one with a bite out of it, next to a bowl of sea salt

    A stack of white chocolate chip cookies with sea salt on top

    Salted White Chocolate Cookies

    A little bit of sweet and savory, these white chocolate cookies are topped with flakey sea salt for a perfect balance. Slightly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, you'll love these cookies!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Calories: 202kcal
    Author: Alicia

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar *aka Sugar in the Raw (can be subbed with other sugars)
    • ¾ cup + 2 TBSP packed light brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon table salt (like Morton's)
    • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • Maldon sea salt to finish
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine the room temperature butter and all the sugars and cream together with a mixer on medium speed till light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating on a lower speed till just incorporated, then add the baking soda and table salt.
    • Again on low speed (or by hand), mix in the flour in 3 parts. The dough will be pretty thick. Stir in the white chocolate chips. From here you can either form the cookies into balls and place in the fridge or just transfer the whole dough. If you're patient you can even leave it overnight...
    • Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F. Use a scoop or form into 1.5 inch balls and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Take a small pinch of sea salt and sprinkle it just on the top.
    • Bake for about 12 minutes until the tops are just lightly browned (you still want them soft and gooey on the inside so they should still be a tad underdone). Then allow them to rest on the cookie sheet about 5 minutes before transferring to a rack or plate or your mouth.

    Notes

    • These cookies freeze really well! I prefer to freeze them in balls and then bake when I want them. No need to thaw, just place them directly on the cookie sheet. They may just take 1-2 minutes more. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Alicia

    Alicia is a vestibular migraine advocate and the bestselling author of The Dizzy Cook: Managing Migraine with More Than 90 Comforting Recipes and Lifestyle Tips. Her articles and recipes have been featured by Healthline, Parade, mindbodygreen, Today, Good Morning Texas, the Vestibular Disorders Association, and the American Migraine Foundation. Read More

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    Comments

    1. Tiffany K says

      January 16, 2023 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      I make these cookies all the time! Everyone who’s had them has said how good they are. I leave the salt off the top & they’re still great!

      Reply
    2. Emma says

      September 25, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for the first time and made them gluten free! Delicious and so easy.

      Reply
    3. Leslie Springer says

      September 15, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious. I have made these cookies twice in two months.

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        September 16, 2022 at 11:49 am

        So happy you're enjoying them, Leslie!

        Reply
    4. Courtney says

      January 15, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this with whole wheat pastry flour and it was good. I omitted the sea salt simply because I didn’t have it.

      Reply
    5. Aimee J says

      April 05, 2021 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      These are our favorite cookies of all time

      Reply
    6. Emily B says

      March 01, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      This cookie was super easy to make! It was so good I kept going back for more!! Even my husband who doesn’t like sweets loved this!

      Reply
    7. Jackie says

      August 28, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Can you use gluten free flour?

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        September 01, 2020 at 3:13 pm

        I haven't tried it yet, but I would use your favorite 1:1 baking flour.

        Reply
    8. Susan Lavrich says

      July 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Made a double batch of these today and they turned out fantastic. I substituted organic golden coconut sugar for the raw sugar(-just because I didn't have any on hand) and it worked out fine. I will definitely make these again.

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        July 29, 2020 at 7:41 pm

        Glad they turned out great even with the sub!!

        Reply
    9. Caitlin mead says

      June 19, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      A wonderful cookie loved by everyone in my family!

      Reply
    10. Stephen Lacey says

      June 07, 2020 at 4:51 am

      Alicia have you e er tried to cook your own fudge or make your own ice cream?

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        June 09, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Hey Stephen, no I actually haven't as I don't have an ice cream maker! I usually stick with sorbet like the recipe in my cookbook. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sylvia T says

      May 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the best chocolate chip cookie I ‘ve ever baked. They are thick and crunchy outside and soft inside. Delishhh.

      Reply

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