Indulge in the classic delight of homemade chocolate chip cookies with Chef John's easy-to-follow recipe. These cookies are a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, with a rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Prepare these cookies in just 30 minutes and enjoy them as a delightful treat or share them with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them around 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
