Friday, May 27, 2016

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oven:  325°
Makes: 2 dz.

2 cups plus 2 T. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
12 T. butter (1 1/2 sticks) melted and cooled until warm
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven. In a medium bowl mix together flour, salt, and baking soda..
In a separate large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugars together with an electric mixer until well blended. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently stir in the chocolate chips. The dough will be soft.
Gently scoop dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Store in an airtight container.