Chocolate Chip Cookies (Robert MacMillan)

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Prep: 20 mins (est.) Cook: 12 minutes Serves: 48–58 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 sticks salted butter (226g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix sugars in a bowl; smooth lumps.
  2. Melt butter over low heat; cool slightly; beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Stir in baking soda and cornstarch.
  5. Add salt, then flour and chocolate chips.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175–180°C).
  7. Scoop onto sheet and bake 12 minutes.
  8. Cool on rack.
Wine Pairing: Dessert