Description
These Deliciously Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a perfect balance of soft, chewy centers and slightly crisp edges. Made with a classic blend of brown and granulated sugars, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and optional nuts, these cookies are a timeless treat ideal for sharing or enjoying with a glass of milk.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the pure vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped nuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats, spacing them adequately to prevent sticking or merging during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft and chewy.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing from the oven at 10 minutes.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper mixing and texture.
- Substitute nuts with additional chocolate chips or omit entirely for nut-free cookies.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can intensify flavors and improve texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
