Description
Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies that are warm, soft, and packed with chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to mix.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add vanilla and combine.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For soft cookies, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread. Chill the dough for better shape and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, dessert, baking