Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with this classic chocolate chip cookies recipe. Each cookie is a delightful combination of gooey chocolate chips and a perfectly baked, buttery dough that will have you reaching for just one more. A timeless favorite that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, try underbaking them slightly.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg