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Soft chocolate chip cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 16 cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together on medium speed until combined and creamy
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt
  • Add into the wet ingredients, then beat on low speed until combined
  • Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour
  • Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). 
  • Use an ice cream scoop to form the dough into balls and put them on a baking sheet (I recommend using Silpat, a silicon baking sheet)
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until barely golden brown around the edges. The cookies will look soft, let it cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Let it cool completely and enjoy!