Description

These chewy chocolate chip cookies have soft centers, crisp edges, and a rich flavor from brown sugar, melted butter, and an added egg yolk. They’re perfect for bakery-style results at home and stay soft for days.

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

1 cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg (room temperature)

1 egg yolk (room temperature)

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until fully combined.
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until the dough just comes together—do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks evenly.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents spreading.

Use dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips for different flavor profiles.

Add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for variation.

Cookies stay soft for up to 4 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

Reheat cookies in the microwave for about 10 seconds to refresh them.

Dough balls can be frozen and baked directly from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes of bake time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg