Chef John's Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if desired.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them around 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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