Description
This truly is The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever! With perfectly crispy edges, chewy centers, and an irresistible mix of semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies will become your go-to recipe. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, these cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts: Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
- Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. For chewier cookies, underbake slightly.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crispier cookie, you can bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will result in thicker cookies with a richer flavor.
- Feel free to swap in milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg