Perfect Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Beat in the vanilla extract, whole egg, and egg yolk until the mixture is light and creamy.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chunks or chips using a wooden spoon or spatula.

7. 7

   Drop large spoonfuls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.