Introduction
This classic recipe will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Gather your ingredients and follow the simple steps below to bake your own batch of delicious cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!