Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic chocolate chip cookie recipe featuring a tender texture and rich, buttery taste, perfect for a comforting homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking to enhance flavor and texture. Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer taste. Nuts are optional but add a nice crunch.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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