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It isn’t fast. It isn’t healthy.
However…. it is YUUUUUMMMMMMYYY!
This is BY FAR the best cookie recipe I have ever tried!
The cookies stay moist and chewy and DELICIOUS even after they cool!

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies!

INGREDIENTS:

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (5 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk (I added one more when at a high altitude)
1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand recommended)
or 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand recommended)
3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
or 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted (optional)

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Directions:

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 large (18- by 12- inch) baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour and baking soda together in medium bowl; set aside.
2
Heat 10 tablespoons butter in 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking, swirling pan constantly until butter is dark golden brown and has nutty aroma, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and, using heat-proof spatula, transfer browned butter to large heat-proof bowl. Stir remaining 4 tablespoons butter into hot butter until completely melted.
3
Add both sugars, salt, baking soda and vanilla to bowl with butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Add egg and yolk and whisk until mixture is smooth with no sugar lumps remaining, about 30 seconds. Let mixture stand 3 minutes, then whisk for 30 seconds. Repeat process of resting and whisking 2 more times until mixture is thick, smooth and shiny. Using rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until just combined, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using), giving dough final stir to ensure no flour pockets remain.
4
Divide dough into 16 portions, each about 3 tablespoons (or use #24 cookie scoop). Arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets, 8 dough balls per sheet. (Smaller baking sheets can be used, but will require 3 batches.).
5
Bake cookies 1 tray at a time until cookies are golden brown and still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft, 10 to 14 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack; cool cookies completely before serving.

CHANGES: I live in a higher altitude, so I added one extra egg yolk and cooked them for about 12 min.

IF you have tried these let me know what you think!

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