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Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies that are easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 0.75 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Plus 1 yolk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Chips
  • 1.25 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until blended.
  4. Create a soft, shiny dough using a spoon or spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Chilling & Baking
  1. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Scoop the dough into 3-tablespoon portions for extra-large cookies or 2 heaping tablespoons for medium.
  4. Shape them into lumpy cylinders and space them 3 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned, but the centers remain soft.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm, or store in an airtight container for up to a week. To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds. Don't skip the chilling step for best texture!