Description
Indulge in the ultimate classic treat with these chewy chocolate chip cookies. Packed with rich chocolate chips and optional crunchy nuts, these cookies are a delight for any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour before baking.
- You can swap semisweet chips for milk or dark chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
