Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of homemade chocolate chunk cookies! These irresistible treats are a perfect blend of rich chocolate and soft, chewy dough, creating a nostalgic baking experience. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can fill your home with the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies promise joy in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chunks (dark or semi-sweet)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks using a spatula.
- Scoop heaping mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg