Best Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

I LOVE THESE COOKIES! So does my husband. I don't know that I can find a recipe that tops these. They are just great. I first made them for New Years lunch and they were a hit. I've since made them for a work party and just because and they turned out perfect every time. I recommend you go make these cookies NOW!

Best Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 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 or chunks

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper (I recommend the parchment paper). Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Cover dough and chill for 2 hours (this will help make the cookies more uniform but is not necessary). Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool completely on baking sheet (I usually let mine cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes and then transfer to wire racks).

Source: allrecipes.com