Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies with this easy and delightful recipe. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. With a rich buttery flavor and customizable ingredients, you can create a batch tailored to your taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg