Description
These classic chocolate chip cookies are a beloved treat for any occasion. With a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, they are sure to become a family favorite.
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 light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden but soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough results in a chewier cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
