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A stack of freshly baked Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack in a cozy kitchen setting
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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarc h
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups semi -sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until no sugar lumps remain.
  • Whisk in the egg, then the egg yolk, followed by the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix together with a large spoon or rubber spatula until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Cover the dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each, and place onto baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are very lightly browned but the centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.