Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips)
Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a whisk or electric mixer to beat the mixture until it’s smooth and well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla:
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies tough.
Add the Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended):
For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Form the Cookies:
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball for added flavor.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly undercooked. The cookies will continue to bake as they cool.
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional) | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: Makes about 24-30 cookies
