Description
Kroll’s Kookies are classic homemade chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of buttery richness, sweetness, and a delightful crisp edge paired with a chewy center. Loaded with semisweet chocolate chips and optional walnuts, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) evenly into the dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on it for 2 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these delicious Kroll’s Kookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage and enjoy the classic treat.
Notes
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly and remove when centers are just set.
- Walnuts are optional; you can substitute with other nuts like pecans or omit for nut-free cookies.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature to help achieve a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Can also be frozen as dough balls and baked fresh later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
