Description
Indulge in the classic goodness of homemade Chocolate Chunk Cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chunks and optional crunchy nuts.
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
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
