The BEST Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 cup chopped dark chocolate

Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)

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1. In a mixer or a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

2. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in chopped chocolate.

3. Scoop dough into balls (1.5 tbsp each).

4. Chill dough balls for at least 20 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

6. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place dough balls on sheet.

7. Bake 10–11 minutes until edges turn golden.

8. Cool for 5 minutes and enjoy.

Freeze dough for up to 3 months.