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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
Combine the cooled, melted butter and 66 grams (⅓ cup) of granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture is thick and lightened in color, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla bean paste or extract until smooth.
3
Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and Kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold the cookie dough just until it comes together and there are no more streaks of flour. The dough will be a little soft.
4
Add the remaining 24 grams (2 tablespoons) of granulated sugar to a small, shallow bowl. Using a #20 cookie scoop (3 tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough into 6 balls. Carefully roll the cookie dough balls in the granulated sugar and place them 2-3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pan.
5
Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still a bit under-done. Let the cookies cool on the sheet pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Melt Butter to Room Temperature 🧈Let melted butter cool to room temperature before mixing with sugar to prevent cooking the egg yolk and ensure a chewy texture rather than cakey cookies.
- Cornstarch is Your Secret Weapon ✨The cornstarch reduces gluten development and creates that signature chewy center—don't skip it or substitute with extra flour, as it fundamentally changes the cookie's texture.
- Vanilla Bean Paste Over Extract 🌿Vanilla bean paste provides superior flavor intensity and visible specks compared to extract; use the full amount specified as it's integral to the premium taste profile of these cookies.
- Underbake by 30 Seconds 🕐Pull cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers still appear slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and develop the perfect chewy interior.
- Kosher Salt Distribution Matters 🧂Whisk kosher salt thoroughly with dry ingredients to ensure even distribution throughout the dough, which enhances vanilla flavor and prevents overly salty pockets in individual cookies.
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