Delightful chocolate chip cookies shaped into fun forms, perfect for parties or gifting. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate chips, making them a favorite treat for all ages.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.