Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, these cookies are bound to become a household favorite. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save them for later, they are sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown edges and set centers. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For bakery-style cookies, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking to enhance flavor and texture.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
