Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

When I say these cookies are perfect...I tell no lies! I was at my sister in laws house this weekend for game night and one of her guests brought these cookies.  When I bit into it I literally felt my heart skip a beat and a tear form in my eye.  It was THAT good.  I had to have the recipe and she told me it was from Cooks Illustrated.  I had heard of this magazine before and have wanted to subscribe but it is a bit pricey.  Even the website requires a paid membership.  Apparently it is for serious cooks.  I haven't decided if I am quite there yet but it definetly has me intrigued.  Anyways..I was able to obtain this recipe without forking over any cash and I must must share it with you.....ENJOY!!

1 3/4 cup unbleached flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 3/4 sticks (14 Tb) unsalted butter

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Whisk flour and baking soda together and set aside

Heat 10 Tb butter in skillet over medium high heat until melted.  Continue cooking & swirling in pan until butter is a dark golden brown with a nutty aroma (1-3 min) Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl.  Stir in remaining 4 Tb butter until completely melted.  Add both sugars, salt, vanilla and whisk together till there are no sugar lumps.  Add egg and egg yolk and whisk for 30 seconds.  Let stand for 3 min then whisk again for 30 seconds.  Repeat this process 2 more times until thick, smooth and shiny.  Stir in flour mixture until just combined and then add chocolate chips.

Bake at 375 degrees for 9-12 min rotating the baking sheet halfway through. The cookie should still be puffy, edges have set and the center is still soft.