Description
Indulge in the ultimate classic chocolate chip cookie experience with this recipe. These cookies are perfectly chewy, loaded with chocolate chips, and have a hint of nuttiness from optional walnuts or pecans. Ideal for any occasion, they are sure to become your go-to favorite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies freeze well; store baked cookies or dough balls in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
