Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, the extra yolk, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you can; this helps control spread and deepens the flavor.
- Using a large cookie scoop or a 3-tablespoon measure, place dough balls two inches apart on the prepared sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
For extra gloss, press a few extra chips on top of each ball before baking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze baked cookies layered between parchment for up to 3 months.
