Perfect Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies

9m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. 2In a stand mixer (or electric hand mixer), cream together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, one whole egg, and one egg yolk until well combined.
  3. 3Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about a third at a time, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
  4. 4Add chocolate chips and fold them into the dough using a spatula or a large wooden spoon.
  5. 5Refrigerate the cookie dough for 1-2 hours.
  6. 6Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. 7Scoop 3 tablespoons of cookie dough per cookie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not flatten.
  8. 8Bake for 11-13 minutes.
  9. 9Sprinkle with coarse sea salt while still warm.
  10. 10Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 60% Ghirardelli chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Equipment

whiskstand mixer with paddle attachmentspatulaice cream scoopbaking sheetparchment paper