Objectively the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy, moist, sweet, balanced — months of trial and error later, the perfect recipe was created.

Ingredients

• 2 sticks salted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (I prefer chunks)

Optional flavor boosters: 1 teaspoon of espresso powder or 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Note: if you use unsalted butter, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, if you like a slightly thicker cookie, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.