The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 2 dozen

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 177°C
prepLine 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
3/4 cup / 170 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature	Cream butter & sugars until creamy, 2 min	Beat in egg & vanilla	Beat dry into wet on low speed	Beat in chocolate chips	Chill dough 1–4 hours, covered	Rest dough 10 min at room temperature	Shape & place 3 inches apart on sheets	Bake 350°F / 177°C, 11–12 min	Cool 5 min on sheet, press if puffy	Transfer to rack, cool completely
3/4 cup / 150 g packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)	Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda & salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup / 225 g semi-sweet chocolate chips

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