Indulge in the classic comfort of homemade chocolate chip cookies. This recipe combines the perfect balance of chewy and gooey textures with rich chocolate flavor. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to a week.