Description
This delicious recipe for homemade chocolate chip cookies yields perfectly soft and chewy treats that are sure to please everyone’s sweet tooth. With just the right balance of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor, these cookies are a classic favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Additions:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until well combined.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can chill the dough for a few hours or overnight for richer flavor and a slightly different texture.
- For extra chocolatey cookies, use a mixture of semisweet and milk chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
