Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps left.

Then, add the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the mixture is creamy.

In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.

Mix everything well to ensure it’s evenly distributed.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can affect the texture of your cookies.

Gently stir in semisweet chocolate chips until evenly incorporated throughout the dough.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step is important for achieving the perfect chewy texture.

While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cookie removal later on.

Once chilled, scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and place them on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Bake in the preheated oven for 11 minutes. The cookies should look slightly soft in the center; they will continue to bake on the tray once removed from the oven.

While the cookies are still warm, gently press some extra chocolate chips on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a delightful finish.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy the softest and chewiest cookies ever!