Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter, (slightly cooled)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177ºC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Mix the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter (3/4 cup), brown sugar (3/4 cup), and granulated sugar (1/2 cup) until smooth and glossy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the egg (1), egg yolk (1), and vanilla extract (2 teaspoons). Whisk until fully combined.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients: Add the flour (2 cups), baking soda (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) directly to the bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in the chocolate chips: Gently fold in 1 1/2–2 cups chocolate chips (1 1/2–2 cups), depending on how chocolatey you like them.

6. 6

   Scoop the dough: Using a large cookie scoop, portion the dough into 14 large balls, about 3 tablespoons each. Place them 2–3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

7. 7

   Bake the cookies: Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.

8. 8

   Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.