Description
Get ready to bake the ultimate crowd-pleaser—Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth wonders are perfect for sharing and will have everyone asking for more. Let’s dive into sweet bliss!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper. The magic is about to begin!
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside—things are about to get delicious!
Step 3: Blend Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, blend the melted butter with brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, the egg, and egg yolk. Mix till creamy.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended—don’t overmix! Then, fold in those glorious chocolate chips.
Step 5: Scoop the Dough
Scoop large tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Leave room—these cookies love to spread!
Step 6: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. Your cookies should be golden on the edges but soft in the center. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Tip for Perfect Cookies
Make sure not to overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients, as this can make the cookies tough.
Cooling Advice
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet initially to help them set before transferring to a wire rack.
Storage Suggestions
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes