Description
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a chewy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Beat in vanilla extract, egg, and additional egg yolk until light and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until blended.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon.
- Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly toasted.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter is melted but cooled to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for better flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
