Famous Callahan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the dry ingredients: Add 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt to a bowl and whisk them together. Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl: Add ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup white sugar, 1 tbsp water, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Combine the bowls: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Add the chocolate: Fold in 1 to 1¼ cups chocolate chips or chunks. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on the baking sheet, leaving plenty of space for spreading. Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.