Description
Discover the joy of baking with these easy chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for any occasion, they bring back memories of childhood treats while creating new ones in your kitchen.
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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned; centers should remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor and texture. Experiment with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.