Here’s how to create the most incredible Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and combine until smooth.
5. Combine All Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed in the dough.
7. Scoop the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
8. Sprinkle with Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of each dough ball.
9. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
10. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll have a batch of Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies that will impress anyone who tries them.