This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe has been perfected over generations, with each bite delivering a delightful blend of gooey chocolate and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each dough ball.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
