Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Click for parchment paper.

Step 3

Melt the butter a little bit, for about 30 seconds in the microwave. It won’t be completely melted but will have some liquid.

Step 4

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter with granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

Step 5

Add in the vanilla and the egg yolk. Continue mixing on low speed until just combined. Don’t over mix.

Step 6

Then add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dough forms. If the dough is too sticky or wet add tiny bits of flour until it's right.

Step 7

Gently fold in the chocolate chips, or other candy of choice.

Step 8

Divide the dough into 6 - 8 equal portions and roll into balls with your hands. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet. Click for a baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake for 9 - 11 minutes until the cookies are just barely golden. Don’t over bake or they won’t be soft.

Step 10

Let them cool on the pan for 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Click for a wire rack.