Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups (260g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Wet Ingredients:
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Add Chocolate Chips:
Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
Shape Cookies:
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked (they’ll set as they cool).
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Cookies
Use room-temperature butter for easier creaming.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
Mix in dark chocolate chunks or white chocolate chips for variety.
Enjoy your irresistible chocolate chip butter cookies!