Melted Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted & cooled 5 minutes
• 1 cup (200 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Directions

• Combine dry ingredients
  • flour
  • baking soda
  • cornstarch
  • salt
• whisk together until smooth and lump-free
  • melted butter
  • brown sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • eggs and egg yolk
  • vanilla extract
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients
• Mix with a large spoon or spatula until just combined
• Add the chocolate chips.
• Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C)
• Portion Dough
• Roll dough into balls and shape taller rather than wide (cylinder shape)
• Place cookies 3 inches apart on baking sheets
• Bake for 13–14 minutes (until edges are lightly browned)
• Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes