Description
Indulge in these classic Chocolate Chunk Cookies that are chewy, rich, and packed with chunks of chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
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 vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, then fold in chocolate chunks and nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
