Delicious and Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Julia's Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar recipe. These homemade cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. The recipe is simple to follow and makes for a perfect activity to do with kids. Just gather the ingredients, layer them in a jar, and give it as a thoughtful and tasty gift. Once it's time to bake, you'll have a batch of warm, irresistible cookies ready to enjoy. Make every bite a celebration of sweet nostalgia with Julia's Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar!

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) to the bowl and stir until evenly distributed.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will appear slightly undercooked in the center but will firm up as they cool.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough until all the cookies are baked.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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