Crisp and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

• 2 cups (about 10 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (about 9 ounces) packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (about 3 1/2 ounces) white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chocolate shards (see note)

Details

Servings 30
Adapted from seriouseats.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to upper and lower-middle positions and preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Use a wooden spoon to stir in dry ingredients until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate shards.

3. Use cookie spoon to drop dough onto baking sheet (or drop dough by the rounded tablespoon). Bake just until cookies are golden at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.