How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants, while chocolate chunks can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Melt the butter then allow to cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on high speed.

Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, and beat until smooth.

Sift the flour and baking soda together, then stir in the salt.

Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until everything is incorporated.

Fold in the chocolate chips, adjusting the amount based on preference.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.

Using a large soup spoon, form equal size rounds of dough, leaving space between each cookie.

Refrigerate the dough for fifteen minutes before baking.

Bake the cookies for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden color.

Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely before serving.

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