Indulge in the rich and chewy goodness of these classic chocolate chip cookies. Made with premium ingredients, these homemade cookies are soft, yet slightly crispy around the edges. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate in every bite. This recipe is simple to follow and guarantees to satisfy your cookie cravings. Bake a batch of these cookies today and share them with your loved ones!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated 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 nuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated 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 flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if desired) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
