These Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. With chunks of chocolate and a soft, chewy center, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, they are quick and easy to make, perfect for a last-minute dessert or a homemade gift. Whether you enjoy them warm out of the oven or with a glass of cold milk, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) 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 chunks
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (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.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts (if desired).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy these outrageously delicious chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Interesting Facts
The first chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1938 by Ruth Graves Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts.
The Toll House Inn was also the birthplace of the Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe.
This recipe makes about 4 dozen outrageously delicious chocolate chip cookies.