Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. With their crispy edges and gooey chocolate centers, they are perfect for sharing with loved ones or indulging in solo. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg