Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large + 1 egg yolk egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat.
- 2
Melt the butter for about 45 seconds in the microwave, until it’s almost completely melted. Remove and stir it, allowing any remaining butter to melt. Allow the butter to cool until it’s almost room temperature, but still a liquid.
- 3
Add melted butter and both sugars to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir combined.
- 4
In a medium bowl mix together flour, salt, and baking soda.
- 5
Stir the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and begin to mix. Add chocolate chips, stirring just until combined. The dough will be soft. You can refrigerate it at this point for 30 minutes or up to 2 days (or freeze for longer).
- 6
Scoop dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8-14 minutes (depending on size) or until set on top. Cool for 10-15 minutes on a baking sheet before moving to a wire cooling rack.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate homemade chocolate chip cookie experience, one that rivals your fondest memories? Look no further—this recipe delivers those perfect, comforting treats you dream of.
What sets these apart is the masterful balance of ingredients meticulously chosen for texture perfection. The precise blend of light brown and granulated sugars works in harmony to create depth of flavor and ideal spread. Crucially, the combination of a large egg plus an extra egg yolk ensures a wonderfully tender crumb, contributing to that coveted soft, chewy interior while providing structure. This thoughtful formulation guarantees each bite offers a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience with just the right amount of crispness on the edges.
Prepare for a classic chocolate chip cookie that truly lives up to its "best" title. You'll savor a rich, buttery flavor that forms the perfect canvas for abundant, sweet, melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. The texture is a delightful study in contrasts: wonderfully soft and satisfyingly chewy in the center, gracefully transitioning to a pleasingly crisp edge. This recipe consistently yields 24 delightful cookies, making it an excellent choice for sharing with loved ones or simply ensuring your cookie jar remains happily stocked.
While absolutely delicious as is, these cookies are also wonderfully adaptable. Feel free to personalize your batch by experimenting with different chocolate chip varieties; swap semi-sweet for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even a mix of all three for varying levels of sweetness and cocoa intensity. For an added textural dimension and nutty flavor, consider folding in about a half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans with the chocolate chips.
These timeless chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any occasion, from an everyday treat to a special dessert. Serve them warm from the oven, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy them simply with a tall glass of cold milk.