Description
Classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers—perfect with a glass of cold milk or warm right off the baking sheet. Optional nuts add a satisfying crunch!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream butter and sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
4️⃣ Combine and fold:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts with a spatula.
5️⃣ Scoop and shape:
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press down each dough ball slightly for more even baking.
6️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7️⃣ Serve:
Enjoy warm with milk or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Make sure the butter is softened but not melted. This helps create the perfect cookie texture—chewy in the center, crisp on the edges.
- Sugar Balance: A mix of granulated and brown sugar gives these cookies a balanced flavor and chewy consistency. Brown sugar adds moisture and a slight caramel note.
- Eggs at Room Temp: Using room-temperature eggs helps them mix more easily into the dough and results in a more uniform texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24–30 cookies