Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies

At the end of every school year, I always like to make some sort of treat for the kids. I usually end up making chocolate chip cookies, since it' a pretty safe bet that almost everyone will like them. These did not disappoint; the kids devoured them.

I normally like to play around with different CC cookie recipes, but I think I may have finally found a recipe I will make over and over again. These were thick, chewy, chunky and decadent. My absolute favorite cookie texture combination possible. 

*Note: The recipe below makes about 16-18 cookies.

2 and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, spoon & leveled

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

1. Combine flour, baking soda, corn starch, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

2. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until no lumps remain.

3. Whisk in the egg, and then the egg yolk. Whisk in the vanilla. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Fold the two together with a rubber spatula until completely combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky. Fold in the chocolate chunks.

6. Cover the dough and let it chill for at least two hours. This is a must, since it is pretty soft. When you are ready to bake it, preheat your oven to 325. Take out the dough and let it soften up for just a few minutes. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. 

7. Roll the dough into balls. I used about a tablespoon for each cookie. Roll them so that they are taller than they are wide (squish the sides in a bit). This will help ensure that the cookies are nice and thick. Bake for 11-12 minutes. You want the cookies to be slightly underbaked when you take them out, since they will continue to cook while they cool.

8. After about 10 minutes, transfer the cookies to a wire rack until they are completely cooled. 

Once they are cool enough, eat and enjoy! The cookies stay soft for about a week when left at room temperature, but you can also freeze them for up to 3 months. 

If you bake these, let me know how they turn out! What's your all time favorite 

CC cookie recipe?