Take advantage of what many call the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s easy to make and taste absolutely wonderful.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1-tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
Here’s how to prepare your Best Chocolate [...]

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