Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

First, brown the butter and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Beat the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar for two minutes, or until yellow and fluffy.

Step 3

Crack in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract and beat until just combined. The egg can be placed in warm water for a few minutes if needed to bring it to room temperature.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix until well combined, being careful not to over mix.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips, then refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 350F. Cut the dough into individual cookies and bake for 11 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges and baked through.

Step 8

Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently pat the pan on the counter (I like to place oven mitts on the counter for this) to help the cookies spread. Use a large round cookie cutter to circle each cookie into perfect circles and allow to cool completely before bagging or boxing them up.

Step 9

Makes 11 XL cookies