Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (337g) light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coarse sugar (additional for rolling)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. 2
  • . Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • . Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy. You should be able to see the change in color and texture happen and know it’s ready. 4.
  • Add the egg and mix until well combined. 5.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. 6.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough comes together and is combined. Do not over mix. 7.
  • Create 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Gently roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat. Set the balls on the baking sheet. 8.
  • Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes. The cookies will spread and the centers will look soft, but should look done. Remove just before the edges begin to turn golden. Don’t over bake. 9. R
  • move from the oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.