Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 - 1 1/4 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons milk (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Whisk together cornstarch, flours, soda and salt.
  • Melt the butter completely, but do not burn it, in the microwave or in a saucepan.
  • Cream the butter extremely thoroughly with all three sugars. Cream until you can cream no more.
  • Add egg and egg yolk, beat for an excessive time again.
  • Add vanilla (yes, that really is a tablespoon) and milk, if using. Again, cream together thoroughly.
  • Add flour mixture slowly, stirring together. Add more all-purpose flour if the dough is liquidy, but it shouldn't be as firm as a traditional cookie dough.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Chill for 2-4 hours or until quite firm.
  • Drop by scant 1/4 cups or by a cookie dropper onto greased baking sheets, bake in your 375° oven for about 13-16 minutes, until done puffing and pale golden brown.
  • Do yourself a favor and eat one warm.