Description

These deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. Crispy on the edges and soft in the center, they’re loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. This classic recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps to create irresistibly flavorful cookies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the cookies.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped nuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
Portion Dough: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For softer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for a slightly crispier edge, bake up to 12 minutes.
Butter should be at room temperature to cream properly with the sugars.
Chilled dough can be used to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
Chopped nuts are optional and can be omitted or substituted with your favorite nuts.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American